This website is part of the NatureCounts platform offered by Birds Canada. The Canadian Lakes Loon Survey is a Birds Canada Citizen Science program that has monitored Common Loon chick reproduction in Ontario since 1981 and across Canada since 1991. The data that participants collect are used to monitor the health of our loons and lakes and direct conservation action.

Make a Gift for Loons

• This program continues due to the gracious support provided by Birds Canada members and supporters.
• Your donations make the loon survey and lake conservation possible. Thank you!

Current Canadian Lakes Loon Survey Participants

• If you already have a NatureCounts login: Sign in here
• If you forgot your NatureCounts login or password: Request account details

New or Potential Canadian Lakes Loon Surveyors

• Sign up to Survey
• Canadian Lakes Loon Survey Main Site
• Loon Survey Participant Factsheet
• Signing into NatureCounts via your phone

Conducting your Canadian Lakes Loon Survey

• Canadian Lakes Loon Survey cover letter with tips
• Printable instructions
• Printable data forms
• Canadian Lakes Loon Survey Safety protocols under COVID19 restrictions
• Submit your data


• Canadian Wildlife Healthy Cooperative – Avian Influenza Dashboard
• Stewardship Resources
• Using the Canadian Lakes Loon Survey Volunteer Portal (FAQ)
• Creating an online loon survey form

Explore Loon Survey Data

• Download raw data