Common Loon vs Fishing Lure
Discarded fishing lures and other tackle can injure, strangle, and kill birds. I don't know how the story ended for this hooked Common Loon.
Discarded fishing lures and other tackle can injure, strangle, and kill birds. I don't know how the story ended for this hooked Common Loon.
All across the country it is nesting season for many North American birds. For some nesting birds it is also a very dangerous time because of fishing line.
The dangers of fishing line and hooks for birds and other wildlife are real and damaging.