Originally Aired 10/31/05. Loons have faced severe population declines in the last few decades thanks a number of outside influences such as habitat development, increased boat traffic, and acid rain. Tufts veterinarian Mike Pokras highlights the most potent threat to loon survival: the ingestion of lead from fishing equipment. Laurie discusses the rampant poisoning of local loons and what is being done about it.
[gtalert title=”Field Notes Archive” title_color=”#699bb1″ close_button=”no” border_style=”none” border_radius=”4″]Field Notes with Laurie Sanders aired from 1999 through 2009. It focused on the natural history of New England- from special habitats to the life cycles of individual plants and animals to profiles of people involved with safeguarding our environment. If you have a question about Field Notes please email: fieldnotes@nepr.net.[/gtalert]