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Maine's Loon Population Surges Amid Ongoing Threats

12/16/2025

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Maine loons are recovering, with more adults and chicks across the state's lakes and ponds this year than last.
The increase indicates successful efforts to protect these distinctive black-and-white waterbirds.
Maine hosts the largest loon population on the East Coast.
However, experts caution that loons still face threats and are not completely safe yet.

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Story summary

Maine loons are recovering, with more adults and chicks across the state's lakes and ponds this year than last.
The increase indicates successful efforts to protect these distinctive black-and-white waterbirds.
Maine hosts the largest loon population on the East Coast.
However, experts caution that loons still face threats and are not completely safe yet.