When do the loons leave the northern lakes and head south? Will they still be there the last week of September?

Thanks!

Dave

Back in the late 80s I was lucky to enough to see 20-30 Loons rafting up as they call it before the migration south. It was on Alpine lake just west of Seagull on a Labor day trip. Could not have been too much later after that.
CB

I've seen them as late as the 3rd week of October.

I'm usually there the last 2 weeks of September and usually see some, but it can be a little hit or miss sometimes.

You'll still see them, but they will be molting into their winter clothes. Might throw you off for a second.

Common Loon

By late September I've generally found only juveniles still around, and man, are they starved for attention!

Thanks folks!

Well, I'll either hear them this year or I won't.

Dave

Loon Satellite Tracking

There are some around well into November most years. As long as there is open water they will hang around. I always hear them by my cabin during deer season.