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In 2013, Maine passed a law banning the sale of certain lead sinkers and unpainted jigs, after lead poisoning was shown to be a leading cause of death among loons. But conservation groups say that sales of small, painted lead jigs are still allowed, and a new bill would ban the practice.
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A handful of projects in New England and New York are slated to receive more than $3.5 million in funding to help protect common loons.
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Maine Audubon says its annual loon count shows that the birds’ population in the state appears strong and steady at about 3,200 adults and 372 chicks, but…
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Loons are thriving in New England, with record numbers documented this year because of increased protections for the iconic bird known for its black head…
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The results of the annual Maine Audubon loon count are in.Adult loon numbers were up over the previous year. During the July count, 3,269 adult loons were…
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Originally published June 5, 2018.The Portland-based Biodiversity Research Institute is calling the return of an adult, male loon to a chain of ponds in…
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FALMOUTH, Maine - Maine Audubon says the results of its annual loon count last year showed a population that appears to be holding steady. Maine has the…
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AUGUSTA, Maine - A new Maine law bans lead fishing tackle in hopes of protecting loons. The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife says keeping lead…
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The Portland-based Biodiversity Research Institute is reporting a development that could have broad implications for efforts to protect loons.A loon chick…
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PORTLAND, Maine - The number of loon chicks in southern Maine's lakes and ponds has increased dramatically over last year's count.The count by Maine…