Loon Chicks are 4 days old

At 4 days old, chicks ride on their parents' backs as they cannot regulate their temperature that well yet. 

Their wings are still little stubs, their bodies are covered with down, and they are dark brown above with cute little white bellies.

They swim enthusiastically, dive underwater periodically, and then climb up under a parent's wing to hop on board.

The chicks are entirely dependent on their parents for food.

The food consists of tiny minnows, leeches, and tiny aquatic insects.

Chicks are very enthusiastic about their food and seem to be fed constantly! For more information about loon development, check out the Loon Preservation Committee website.