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The Uncommon Lives of Common Loons

By Erica LeMoine, LoonWatch Coordinator Despite the many presentations that I’ve given over the past six years, it always gives me a thrill when I hear the “oohs” and “aahs” of an audience learning something new about loons, reacting in amazement to what our Wisconsin colleagues and researchers have unraveled…

2017 Loon poster Photo by Lorna Rohloff

Foot Waggling Loon Dad Cover of 2017 Loon Poster

…the educational value and the beauty of the photo. What set it apart though from dozens of beautiful loon shots is the foot waggle—”thought to be a comfort movement, possibly used as a means of cooling off,” said LoonWatch Coordinator Erica LeMoine. “It was something we hadn’t seen captured in…

Northland College intern and loon

Full Circle

Former LoonWatch Intern Christopher Emory describes his internship experience as “coming full circle, from learning about loons and educating the public last summer, to actually doing the hands-on field work this summer.” You may remember him for the colorful cast (broken wrist) he sported last summer. Like a banded loon,…

Northland College alumnus Tiffany Kirsten stands with fellow activists along the border of Texas and Mexico

Birds and the Border Wall

…wall. The current proposed border wall map cuts Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge—the largest contiguous tract of native habitat along the river in the entire region—off from any visitor access. Hometown: Kaukauna, Wisconsin Majors: natural resources with an emphasis in Wildlife Ecology, minors in biology and psychology Experience/Internships: LoonWatch assistant;…

2024-ALMP-Form-Instructions-Final

Instructions for the 2024 Annual Lakes Monitoring Form Remember to use only one form per lake. Please mail the form and the lake map to LoonWatch by Nov 15, 2024. LoonWatch * Northland College * 1411 Ellis Ave. * Ashland, WI 54806 * 715.682.1220 * loonwatch@northland.edu Annual Lakes Monitoring Program…

2024-ALMP-Monitoring-Form-Final

2024 Annual Lakes Monitoring Form Remember to use only one form per lake. Please mail this form and the lake map to LoonWatch by Nov 15, 2024. LoonWatch  Northland College  1411 Ellis Ave.  Ashland, WI 54806  715.682.1220  loonwatch@northland.edu Check here to participate in enhanced monitoring:…

2024-Poster-Sponsorship-Pre-Order-Agreement-Form

…1411 Ellis Avenue Ashland, WI 54806 RETURN SPONSORSHIP FORM BY: FEBRUARY 16, 2024 With your sponsorship, you may choose have your posters shipped to schools, libraries, educations centers or interested citizens. Please contact Erica LeMoine at loonwatch@northland.edu or call 715.682.1220 for more information. mailto:loonwatch@northland.edu mailto:loonwatch@northland.edu Sneak Peek The 2024 Loon…