The Wolfpack of NorthStar Lake was out last night fifteen minutes before sundown. Common Loons that might have fought to the death over mates and prime fishing territory back in May have now forgiven past transgressions and have formed a wolfpack! Ciscos and Perch beware! Seven Common Loons were fishing as a team. Last Fall I actually saw a flock of over 34 loons over on Trout Lake while hiking in to the Joyce Estate. The lake was dead calm, and reflective of the pines along the shore. Everyone, including Molly and me, were enjoying the last gasps of summer.

Try as I might, I could never get all seven loons in one image … thus six of the seven wolfpack common loons.