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Loons Are Back But Still in Trouble | Burlington News
Once on the brink of extinction in Vermont due to shoreline development and lead poisoning, the common loon is making a triumphant comeback—with over 100 nesting pairs now thriving. But their recovery isn’t complete: wake boats, storm runoff, and lingering lead tackle still threaten their survival. Loons ingest lead sinkers mistaken for pebbles, and as their numbers grow, so do the risks. Scientists are deploying lead-free tackle drop-off stations and educating anglers, while Vermont’s new wake boat restrictions during nesting season aim to protect these resilient birds. Their rebound proves…
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