From Ann Haralambie on June 29th…
This morning we had 2 chicks hatch from the nest in the Cook Inlet. They are now in their brooding area, so I hope boaters, kayakers, canoeists, paddleboarders, and swimmers will give them a lot of space. Right now the adults need to focus all their attention on feeding and protecting their chicks, not being distracted by people around them. This afternoon a boat almost ran over one of the day-old chicks. Attached is a pdf that I would hope you could distribute to SLAM and SLBC email lists showing the loons EARLY brooding area (they do not stay within that area at all times, though). I have 2 orange “Caution Chicks” signs floated and hope to be able to get 2 more floated this week.
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