​Blake Allison's comments on the distress surely felt by many who read the sequence of events on Lake Morey this past weekend is much appreciated and personally consciousness-raising.  Why did I myself not try to "do something" except reflect "Well, they probably counted 2 successful loon fledgings on Lake Morey and now this cancels that out."  Why did I, sitting cozy at home out of the pouring rain speculating on the mechanics of such a rescue on ice, not even try to think of whom might be called for advice and/or action? 

For many ordinary birdwatchers such as myself, one answer might be that the experts seemed to already be aware via UV-BIRDERS and on the scene and, if there was someone to call on a weekend, they would surely know that and do it. 

Nonetheless, wishing I had TRIED to do something, I echo Cecelia Blair's comment that it would be good to hear what, if anything, the various organizations interested in loons are prepared to do about such predicaments in the future.  Meanwhile, thanks to those who were there and reported on the situation. 

Connie Snyder

Thetford