Comments on: ABOUT OUR LOONS AND THEIR PONTOON

By: Cabin Time | Passing Thru

Cabin Time | Passing Thru — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 22:09:14 +0000

[...] dates. In northern Minnesota, some of these are: ice out, hatching platform in for returning loons (our Loon Pontoon), dock in, getting the boats out of winter storage, Minnesota state walleye opener, lupine bloom, [...]

By: A New Chick in the Neighborhood | Passing Thru

A New Chick in the Neighborhood | Passing Thru — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 17:59:27 +0000

[...] attempts under cover of darkness. For an idea of what we hear through the open windows at night, visit this post where we included audio [...]

By: Putting in Our Loon Nesting Platform | Passing Thru

Putting in Our Loon Nesting Platform | Passing Thru — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:15:07 +0000

[...] Digg A wonderful tradition in the Wuebker family lives on. You might recall that we wrote about the history of our loon pontoon up at the cabin a couple of years [...]

By: Gracia

Gracia — Wed, 26 May 2010 14:14:14 +0000

Hi, Betsey…
Loved the Loon Pontoon info. Makes me want to pack up and head to the quiet north where the loon call can lull me to sleep at night and awaken me in the a.m. I envy those living on lakes that do this daily. Thanks for sharing! Keep the stories coming!

By: Betsy Wuebker

Betsy Wuebker — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 12:15:04 +0000

Hi Cath – I had no idea what a peewit was so I had to look it up: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peewit How fascinating! They are a type of plover, which we have here, but the adults are quite large aren’t they? The Canadian geese tend to ignore traffic with their families here, so I know what you mean. Would you have ever thought that we’d be discussing birds like dotty oldsters in khakis and Gunga Din hats? Where’s my butterfly net? Thank you.

By: Cath Lawson

Cath Lawson — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 07:41:18 +0000

Hi Betsy - The loon pontoon was a brilliant idea. It must be tough for them trying to protect their eggs from predators though. We don't have loons here. But on the road where my parents live - peewits nest each year. And every year the babies seem to manage to get out onto the road. Last weekend we spent ages catching them and putting them back in the field, or they'd just get run over. Cath Lawson´s last blog post..What Can You Do When Your Life Is Stuck?

By: Betsy Wuebker

Betsy Wuebker — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 11:34:52 +0000

Hi Dot – The “duck man” – I love it! We are seeing a lot of Canadian goslings now. The geese are so prevalent they’re an official nuisance, but the babies are so cute. And yes, there are plenty of On Golden Pond moments at the cabin, trust me. Thank you.

Hi Davina – Pete was excited I found those audio files, too. I learned a thing a two about their habits while researching this post. They really are fascinating birds. I’m glad it brought back a memory for you.

By: Davina

Davina — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 05:42:21 +0000

Hi Betsy. I loved reading this story and listening to the different loon calls. My mother used to call our attention to the loon call and we grew to listen for it. It was a treat to hear it. And this is great... building a pontoon for them -- love it! Davina´s last blog post..Mindful Melancholy

By: Dot

Dot — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:44:26 +0000

This reminded me of On Golden Pond. It's nice to see the loons and what they're doing in their wonderful human-made habitat. I've heard the calls of loons (only the soothing kind, not the loony laughter), but never seen one in real life. At the building where I work, every year a wild duck has her babies on the roof, which is furnished with outdoor furniture and plants in large pots. And every year "the duck man" comes, nets mother and babies, and makes sure they get safely to the nearest watering hole. Dot´s last blog post..Creating a Household Notebook

By: Betsy Wuebker

Betsy Wuebker — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 01:07:35 +0000

Hi Jessica – Yeah, you don’t even have to see it in person to imagine, do you? Thanks.

Hi Robin – Yes, loony adventures they are. I would love to see some sights and residents where you live, too! Thank you.

Hi Mary – I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Now if we can just get some pictures of the chick. Thanks.