More loons are filling Maine's lakes with their ghost-like calls
Phys.org • 12/13/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
Loons are increasingly populating Maine's lakes and ponds, contributing their distinctive calls, according to a report from Phys.org. However, conservationists caution that the species still faces challenges and is not yet fully recovered.
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