Loons of New Hampshire : Preserving a Natural Treasure / Glenn A. Knoblock ; foreword by Harry S. Vogel.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Knoblock, Glenn A., author.

Contributor:

Vogel, Harry S., writer of foreword.

Series:

Natural History Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Loon Preservation Committee.

Loons.

Loons--Conservation--New Hampshire.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (274 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Charleston, SC : The History Press, [2024]

Summary:

This book explores the life, behavior, and conservation of the common loon (Gavia immer), a waterbird native to North America. Divided into three parts, it delves into the loon's physical traits, habitat, social interactions, and unique calls, while also documenting the challenges they face due to human activities and environmental changes. The second section highlights the efforts of the Loon Preservation Committee (LPC) in New Hampshire, which has worked since 1975 to reverse the decline of loon populations through innovative conservation techniques, education, and research. The final section recounts specific case studies and anecdotes from New Hampshire lakes, illustrating the successes and ongoing challenges in loon conservation. Aimed at nature enthusiasts, conservationists, and the general public, this book combines scientific insights, historical context, and personal stories to celebrate the loon and its significance as a symbol of environmental health and resilience. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Front Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Foreword, by Harry S. Vogel, Senior Biologist and Director, Loon Preservation Committee

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Part I. Getting To Know Gavia Immer

1. Physical Traits of the Loon

2. Sight, Hearing and the Mind of the Loon

3. The Calls of the Loon

4. The Loon Habitat and Feeding and Maintenance Activities

5. The Loon’s Place in Nature’s Food Chain

6. Loon Territorial and Social Interactions

7. Starting a Loon Family

8. Raising Loon Chicks

9. The Mysterious Lives of Immature Loons

10. Loon Longevity

Part II. Saving Our New Hampshire Loons

1. The Loon and Its Slow Decline

2. Rawson Wood and the Loon Preservation Committee to the Rescue, 1975–81

3. Setting the Groundwork for the Long Term, 1981–97

4. The Loon Preservation Committee Expands Its Mission, 1997–Present

5. Keepers of the Loons: The Men and Women of Today’s LPC and Working Partnerships

6. Loon Threats Now and Hopes for the Future

7. Unraveling the Secrets of the Loon

Part III. New Hampshire Lake Accounts

1. Adventures with the Loons of Barnstead

2. A Loon Pond Which Shall Remain Nameless

3. The Loons of Upper and Lower Baker Ponds Generated by AI.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

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ISBN:

9781540262561

1540262561

OCLC:

1473974632