If you see a loon do this, leave it alone

If you see a loon do this, leave it alone

This story was originally published in July 2022. Hearing the haunting call of a common loon echoing across the water can be exhilarating. And it can happen frequently, as we boast the largest population of loons in the Northeast, according to Maine Audubon. However, boaters, anglers, paddlers, campers and others who recreate in Maine waters also pose the greatest threat to the state’s loon population. They are often killed by being struck by wa…