As a nesting species, the common loon was declared gone from the region by 1925 after being aggressively targeted by hunters. Scientists with the Maine-based Biodiversity Research Institute are having success with what they describe as the largest project ever attempted to restore the species.
For the birds: Once regionally extinct, loons are making a modest comeback in southeastern New England, with scientists’ help - News - providencejournal.com - Providence, RI
For the birds: Once regionally extinct, loons are making a modest comeback in southeastern New England, with scientists’ help - News - providencejournal.com - Providence, RI