Same observation of the Loon this afternoon around 3pm. Hopefully, it’s working those flight muscles in preparation for leaving. A fisherman complained the Loon has been stealing fish off their hooks. There’s a sign posted on the tree with a name and number of IDFG to call if the Loon gets tangled in line. 

I’d walked to the pond one day and was chatting with a couple of young men who were fishing off the dock. In excited tones, one of them pointed to a bird on the other side of the pond and said, “See that loon over there, I’d just caught a fish right here when the loon came over and grabbed the fish right out of my hand!” He saw it not as a theft but as a delightful interaction with the natural world.  

I was out there earlier today and I also saw him fly across the pond. Even got crappy photos..

Yippee that is great news!