“We are excited to once again offer these online presentations over the winter to continue learning about loon populations both within the Adirondack Park and beyond,” said Dr. Nina Schoch, Executive Director of the Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation. “These are a great way to stay connected to the issues that affect loons and to hear from experts in fields related to loon research.”

This year’s presentations will include:

· Dec. 12, 2024 – Common Loon Monitoring in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem Through Bioacoustics: BRI Wildlife Biologist Carl Brown, M.S., will discuss his bioacoustics research in monitoring the small population of Common Loons in Wyoming.

· Jan. 9, 2025 – Loon Rehabilitation: The Ticking Time Bomb: Andrea-Howey-Newcomb of Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research, Inc. will introduce viewers to the work of rehabilitating loons and discuss why loon rehabilitation is more complex than for other species.

· Feb. 13, 2025 – Our Favorite Loon Stories: Tales from 40 Years of Researching Washington’s Common Loons: Daniel and Virginia Poleschook, adjunct scientists at BRI, will share information gleaned from 30 seasons of monitoring Washington State’s Common Loons.

· March 13, 2025: Luring Anglers with Lead-Free Tackle: Margie Manthey, a New York-native who serves as the Fishing Director for Wolfe Lake Association in Ontario, Canada, is an avid angler who has become a passionate loon conservationist, tackling the problem of lead poisoning in loons from lead fishing tackle. She will discuss how lead impacts loons and other wildlife, and her work to encourage anglers to make the switch to lead-free tackle.

· April 10, 2025 – Review & Preview: A Look Back at 2024 and Ahead at 2025: ACLC’s own Research Biologist, Griffin Archambault, will provide a review of the ACLC’s work during the 2024 field season, as well as a look ahead at 2025’s research, management, and education programs.

To learn more, and to register for one or more Loon Zooms, visit ACLC’s online store at https://adkloon.square.site/. The cost is $10/presentation or $50 for all six. Registration is free for ACLC donors. Pre-registration is required to receive an email invitation to the Loon Zoom meetings. Space is limited, so early registration is recommended.

The Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation is a 501(c)3 non-profit that conducts scientific research and engaging educational programming to promote and inspire passion for the conservation of Common Loons in and beyond New York’s Adirondack Park.

To learn more about the Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation visit www.adkloon.org or www.facebook.com/adkloon, or contact the Center at info@adkloon.org or (518) 354-8636. The Adirondack Loon Center at 75 Main St. in Saranac Lake is open from 10am-5pm Tuesday-Saturday.