This is what 17 loons swimming together on a lake sounds like

This story was originally published in August 2019.

Most Mainers know what a loon sounds like. But have you ever heard a chorus of 17 loons gliding across a lake?

Joanne Long had that experience — and captured it on video — Friday morning on Drew’s Lake in Aroostook County. Long said she’s never seen this many loons together like that.

See (and listen) for yourself above. And let us know if you’ve had any similar loon sightings yourself in the comments below.