[Maine-birds] Ice is out and the loons are back!

Always one of my favorite signs of the seasons changing and every year it stays the same, the ice goes out of the pond and the loons return within a couple hours or less. Such a great sound to hear. Today was the day! The mated pair we have every year returned this afternoon and they were joined by a welcome third before sunset. We've speculated that the third one is their offspring from a few years ago. Number 3 seems to stick around and help drive off other loon couples looking to nest before taking off and just coming to visit a few times. It's the only one they seem to like having around and go fishing with. Not sure if maybe he hasn't settled down with a mate of his own yet. Pure speculation on our part. Anyone with any insight on that? Thanks! - Anita

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