Fun and Useful Links
Area information:
Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce
Lakes Environmental Association
Maine Lakes and Mountains Tourism Council
Appalachian Mountain Club - Maine Chapter
Listen to a loon:
"The tremolo has been described as "insane laughter"; it is 8 to 10 notes voiced rapidly which vary in frequency and intensity. This alarm call usually indicates agitation or fear, often caused by disturbance from people, a predator or even another loon. This is also the only call that loons make in flight."
"The wail is most frequently given in the evening or at night, and can be heard for many miles. This haunting call is not an alarm call but is used to keep in contact with other loons on the same lake and surrounding lakes."
"The yodel is only made by male loons. This call is used to advertise and defend their territory, especially during incubation and early chick-rearing. If you are watching loons and they make this call or a tremolo, it usually means that you are too close and are disturbing the loons. If that happens, you should leave their territory and give them their space."
"Given by males and females of all ages, beginning when babies are two or three months old. This is a contact call, usually given by an individual when it's approaching a group ("Hey--can I join you guys?") or by individuals within a flock, as during social gatherings "
Thanks to the Canadian Wildife Service,
Lang Elliot Wildlife Sound Studio, and Learner.org