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>> Can anyone explain what went on her Hi Ally, I'm surprised that Kathy Jones didn't point out another Bird Studies Canada publication namely "The State of Nova Scotia's Loons: A Decade-long View From the Canadian Lakes Loon Survey". The publication can be viewed in its entirety here: http://www.birdscanada.org/nsloons.html A summary statement of this report says "Results show that, for the most part, loons in Nova Scotia appear to be doing well. Breeding success appeared to increase between 1991 and 2000. " The study is now almost 15 years old so perhaps there has been a noticeable decline over the latest period. Unfortunately, the newer study that Kathy mentions does not provide provincial data. The graph showing reproductive success across Canada is a bit confusing showing trend lines for 'east' and 'west' Canada but data points for the Atlantic provinces and British Columbia. As such it's unclear to me if Nova Scotia's population is itself declining or if a large drop in Quebec or Ontario is responsible for the overall decline. Perhaps Kathy can clarify the data for us. All the best, Lance Lance Laviolette Glen Robertson, Ontario -----Original Message----- From: naturens-owner@chebucto.ns.ca [mailto:naturens-owner@chebucto.ns.ca] On Behalf Of Ally Manthorne Sent: Tuesday, July 23, 2013 8:56 AM To: 'naturens@chebucto.ns.ca' Subject: EXTERNAL: RE: [NatureNS] Loon Flotilla + peril unexplained Hi all, I skimmed through the Chronicle Herald article, and since I have received a few questions about loons and the Canadian Lakes Loon Survey lately I thought I'd share BSC's Latest News blurb with links to the 30-year report and related documents (which I assume the article was based on). You can also contact the CLLS Coordinator, Kathy Jones, directly (I've pasted her contact info below). "New Canadian Lakes Loon Survey Report 9 July 2013 - Bird Studies Canada recently published a report analyzing results from our Canadian Lakes Loon Survey. The document summarizes patterns in Common Loon reproductive success across Canada between 1992 and 2010. Select this link (http://www.birdscanada.org/about/media/RlsCLLS9July2013.pdf) for a media release we issued this week, summarizing the troubling trends revealed in our new report. Measured as the annual number of young produced per pair, reproductive success was higher in western Canada than in the east; decreased over time; was higher on larger lakes than on smaller lakes; and increased as acidity decreased. These patterns were likely linked to mercury pollution and acid precipitation. Our findings support further action to reduce emissions of mercury and the harmful components of acid precipitation. The report also demonstrates the importance of using citizen science programs to monitor wildlife as indicators of environmental stress. Visit our website to read the full report (http://www.birdscanada.org/volunteer/clls/resources/CLLSsummary.pdf) by Dr. Doug Tozer, Myles Falconer, and Debbie Badzinski, and for information about Bird Studies Canada's Canadian Lakes Loon Survey (http://www.birdscanada.org/volunteer/clls) . To volunteer, you can also email Kathy Jones at volunteer@birdscanada.org. We thank all our past and current members for making this research and analysis possible." Kathy Jones Ontario Volunteer Coordinator (Canadian Lakes Loon Survey) Bird Studies Canada P.O. Box 160 Port Rowan, ON N0E 1M0 volunteer@birdscanada.org www.birdscanada.org Toll Free 1-888-448-2473 ext. 124
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