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The Michigan Loon Preservation Association is a non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve the Common Loon as a breeding bird in Michigan through public education, research, and the protection and management of loons and their habitat.

Loon News and Notes

We are getting reports from Mecosta, Wexford and Marquette Counties that the loons have been sighted there as of Mid-March. The earliest report was from Marquette County where they were first seen in February! Perhaps those birds may have never left, since this was such a warm winter that there was open water available.

"Territorial Loon's 'I'm Back' Pose" by Dale Doepker, Loon Ranger & Area Coordinator

Support Michigan's beautiful loons. Become a member of MLPA to help Michigan Loonwatch continue to protect and preserve this wonderful natural treasure!

Upcoming Events: Visit us at some great 2012 Michigan events to learn more about loons and to shop our Loon Mercantile in person! We also welcome volunteers to help at these events. Please contact Arlene 231-598-0878.

Tawas Birding Festival: Tawas City, May 17-20: Tawas Bay Beach Resort
This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about birds, including loons. Tawas offers opportunities to view migrating birds, guided wildflower hikes, and variety of birding seminars. Also, Wildlife Recovery Association will be presenting Michigan's Live Birds of Prey. http://tawasbirdfest.com

The Michigan Loon Preservation Association's activities include:

*Michigan Loonwatch, a statewide Loon Registry and protection program
*An informative newsletter; Loon Echoes
*Public events which focus on the biology and protection of Loons
*Support from sales of Loon merchandise at The Loon Mercantile Company
*Working with other Loon preservation groups to support the Loon

Join our email list!
Send us an email with your name address and email and we'll get you on the list.We will send out reminders, specials and updates about loons.
info@michiganloons.com

Check out our new pages:
Auntie Arloon
Loon Echoes

Check out our blogs and our Facebook:
www.michiganloonpreservationassociation.blogspot.com