For the Birds: This trip up north was a long time in coming

Posted on June 21, 2025 by Chris Bosak

Photo by Chris Bosak A pair of loons at Second Connecticut Lake in Pittsburg, NH, June 2025.

It had been several years since I had been to Pittsburg, NH, a place I used to visit three times a year or more back in the day.

My visits gradually became more infrequent as I got older, gained work and family responsibilities and grew less inclined to make the long drive. Besides, moose sightings had become increasingly rare up there, while they used to be a sure thing. Moose had always been the main attraction for me and many others who visit there.

Even so, the area has retained a special place in my heart, and I often long to be there. I just wish I could teleport there with my truck, canoe and camping equipment.

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Loons up north

Posted on June 9, 2025 by Chris Bosak

Photo by Chris Bosak – Common loons in Pittsburg, NH.

I took a trip to Pittsburg, NH, near the Canadian border over the weekend. I’ve been going up there for more than 30 years now, although the frequency of my visits has dwindled in the past few years. While the moose sightings have decreased dramatically in the last 10 years or so, the other wildlife never seems to disappoint. Here is a shot of a loon pair I got one extremely foggy morning from my canoe. More photos will follow in the coming days.

More from northern New England

Posted on July 22, 2020 by Chris Bosak

Photo by Chris Bosak An American black duck hides in the grasses near a pond in northern New Hampshire, July 2020.

Here are a few more shots from northern New England, admittedly not as cool as yesterday’s moose post.

Photo by Chris Bosak A common loon swims in a lake in northern New Hampshire, July 2020.

Photo by Chris Bosak A broad-winged hawk perches in a tree in northern New Hampshire, July 2020.

Common loon bonanza, part 7

Posted on June 16, 2019 by Chris Bosak

Photo by Chris Bosak A common loon swims at May Pond in Pillsbury State Park in New Hampshire in June 2019.

Stop posting photos of loons, said no one ever. So, to celebrate Father’s Day, BirdsofNewEngland.com presents a common loon bonanza. Every hour on the hour, a new loon photo will post. All photos were taken earlier this week at Pillsbury State Park in New Hampshire. Happy Father’s Day. Enjoy the loons.