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Posted by Ruth A. on March 30, 2004
Q: Does anything make a noise like a loon or did I hear a loon?
I was visiting my friend Renato at Chilo, OH SE of Cincinnati on the Ohio River. I heard a strange sound across the river but couldn't see anything because it was getting dark. My mom thought it was a loon. I don't know anything about loons. What can you tell me? I am 7.
A: I think it's quite likely that you did hear a loon. Loons are migratory and at this time of year are moving northward to their breeding grounds and I'm sure some move through the Ohio River area. Their call is quite distinctive and once you know what a loon sounds like, it's pretty hard to miss that sound again. Take a look online to see what kinds of info you can find on these interesting birds. Try this site and go from there: www.ns.ec.gc.ca
John Wiessinger ( March 31, 2004)