NY Annual Loon Census
Saturday, July 19, 2025 — 8 am - 9 am EST
Do you love watching loons? Help us gather valuable data about New York’s loon population by participating in the NY Annual Loon Census as a community scientist!
The NY Annual Loon Census is held on the 3rd Saturday of July each year for one hour. During the census, volunteers across the state of New York observe loons on their assigned lake and report their observations to ACLC. This data provides an annual "snapshot" of the breeding loon population in the state. Results of the census over time provide valuable information regarding the status and trends in New York's summer loon population.
The census started in 2001, and has been held annually since. We thank the former Wildlife Conservation Society’s Adirondack Program for their collaboration in coordinating the NY Loon Census from 2010-2018.
People all across the state are invited to participate in the Annual Loon Census and submit their observations from any lake in New York. When registration is open, you will be able to click below to sign up.
