Loon Chick on Caesar Pond - 5th Week of Life

Week 5 brings the development of juvenile contour feathers. The chick is really growing fast as it is the apple of its parents' eyes and the feeding frenzy continues. This video concentrates on the chick preening. So many downy feathers sticking out everywhere and the chick thinking that it is looking rather chic and grown up with its big, new feathers! Enjoy...