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Loons Rise, But Threats Linger | Montpelier News
The common loon, once nearly extinct in Vermont, is making a stunning comeback—now boasting 117 nesting pairs and officially off the endangered list. But threats persist: wake boats churn up waves that flood nests and cloud water, making it harder for loons to hunt; plus, lead poisoning from mistaken sinkers still kills them. Though more deaths from lead in recent years may reflect a growing population, the state’s 2007 ban on small lead sinkers hasn’t fully solved the problem. Scientists are investigating whether illegal gear or legal jigs are to blame, while programs like the Fish Lead Free…
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