Loon Nesting Platform

We have engaged Martin Picard from “Développement ornithologique Argenteuil”  https://www.developpementornithologiqueargenteuil.org to install a loon nesting platform on the lake. Here’s a link to a sample platform (here) . You may remember that the first early batch of loon eggs last year were lost (we think due to water level problems). This platform floats so that high water levels do not destroy the eggs. It also is separated from land so that predators have a much more difficult time destroying the eggs.

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On “Motorless Day” at the Club (July 3rd at noon) Martin Picard of Argenteuil Ornithological Development (DOA) will present a seminar on the principal bird species present in the Lac-des-Seize-Iles area. The presentation will include bird songs, video clips and photos of bird life in our area as well as information on favourable habitat, nesting, feeding and migration of our native birds – some emphasis will be placed on loons and the platform recently installed. There will be a “bird game” for younger children (8 and under), and a quiz based on the presentation for the 8 and older group with prizes for the best scores.

Martin has been active in bird studies since he was 8 years old. He has a MSc from UQAM in wildlife biology and is the founder and currently the general manager of DOA. Their mission is to develop and encourage bird life and protect bird habitat in the Argenteuil MRC territory and the surrounding Laurentian area through direct action and field activities as well as education and awareness of bird life and issues. They work with local, regional and provincial organizations both in the public and private sectors.

The presentation will be in the english language. There will be a similar presentation in the french language during the municipality’s “Art and Culture” weekend. It will be more oriented on methods to plan and attract wild birds to your property.

Click here for historical data on the loons.
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