This morning (21 Nov) from the NW end of the NYS-89 bridge over the Flood
Control Channel I watched for loons for 3 hours starting 15 minutes before
sunrise. The temperature was in the 40sF, the NW wind was not too strong, the
sky was mostly cloudy, and there were quite a few loons, all of
I observed 2 loons at 7:31 AM on a heading of 150* SSW from my location on
Park Hill Road in the Town of Erin. The site is at 1840’ elevation with an
open sky view following the Wyncoop Creek valley towards Chemung. I think
there is a good chance these birds started their day on Seneca Lake. Wes
I counted 347 loons in southward migration over Danby from 6:52-9:06 (Comfort
Rd. migration watch site adjacent to the Finger Lakes Trail crossing, 1/4 mile
south of Lieb Rd).
Meade Period 1-9 totals: 11,22,60,12,22,52,66,49,32.
Most of the flight was to the east of the watch. >90% were less
Thanks to all who posted loon migration reports last week. While I realize my
credibility has taken a hit as a big flight prognosticator, all signs look good
for a HEFTY loon flight tomorrow morning (Saturday 21Nov).
If you’d like to report numbers using the old protocol developed by Bob
