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Open_Concentrate962 OP t1_ir9qnym wrote

Met this very friendly local out for an early swim. He doesn’t know Reddit though, just kept saying “who?”

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EasternKanye t1_ira0ekm wrote

I wonder why it wasn't leery of you? Friendly wildlife isn't normal.

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maddkid53 t1_ira5b56 wrote

I have found Loons to be much less skittish than many birds (especially compared to ducks), but you're right, "friendly" is abnormal and it's especially strange considering the bird's position at the edge of the water. I hope OP considers going back to check on this bird and calls a rehabber if it's still on shore.

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Twombls t1_iraazui wrote

Yeah this is a juvenile and they are still vulnerable to birds of prey. I almost wonder if it was attacked / injured.

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Electrical-Bed8577 t1_irdtijz wrote

It is in the water, at shore... not on shore. Ducks are often stupid friendly in my experience and this Loon looks just fine. Great pic!

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whaletacochamp t1_irafic9 wrote

Everyone here thinks this is cute and cool....

As a general rule, you should always leave loons alone. As a general rule, you should never get this close to wildlife. They do not spend much of any time on land except for when they are nesting. As a matter of fact, they NEED water in order to take off. Luckily this one is close to the water, but it is highly unusual that it would let you get so close.

Nothing cool or cute here. Mostly just concerning.

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the__noodler t1_ir9v9td wrote

Nice adolescent loon. Very cool!

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maddkid53 t1_ira094v wrote

Weird to see one on shore like that, hopefully it's okay.

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Walnut2001 t1_irbhgo5 wrote

Not uncommon for them to be on the shore, they nest close and have to scoot themselves up onto land. Probably couldn’t get away in time and froze in fear, they don’t have the bone structure or muscles to hold themselves up on land so they are suuuper slow

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Twombls t1_iraafu9 wrote

Not normal, but could just be running from a bald eagle.

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nakedspacesanta t1_ira1xen wrote

i aspire to be as chill in my everyday life as this loon.

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Loudergood t1_irakfn9 wrote

Lots of fed ducks on that beach, never seen a loon there though. I know some live just the other side of Wheeler Mtn though.

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rareplant t1_ir9z3sd wrote

Lovely haunting call from this lil fella in the future

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casewood123 t1_irarotv wrote

That picture is National Geographic worthy.

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