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Biologists are attempting to learn more about the fall migrations of the common loon. By implanting radio transmitters in adult loons, scientists are able to gain important information about migration routes, staging areas, and the locations of wintering grounds.

Wildlife Biologists are tracking several loons during the 2004/05 migrations:

2004 Common Loon Migrations

ALL:

Loon 11031:

Loon 11031 Breeding Lake Locations:

Loon 11031 Migration:

Loon 11031 Winter Locations:

Loon 2520:

Loon 2520 Breeding Lake Locations:

Loon 2520 Migration:

Loon 2520 Winter Locations:

Loon 42469:

Loon 42469 Breeding Lake Locations:

Loon 42469 Fall Migration:

Loon 42469 Winter Locations:

Loon 42469 Spring Migration:

Why is this study important?

Little is currently known about the movements of common loons during migration and on their winter range in coastal waters. Loons may be at rish from exposure to ocean contaminants, entanglements in fishing gear, and other offshore habitat disturbances.

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