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Loon Center
Loon Center Review
The Loon Center and Frederick and Paula Anna Markus Wildlife Sanctuary is the headquarters of the Loon Preservation Committee, an Audubon Society project. The loon, recognizable for its eerie calls and striking black-and-white coloring, resides on many New Hampshire lakes but is threatened by boat traffic, poor water quality, and habitat loss. Two trails wind through the 200-acre property; vantage points on the Loon Nest Trail overlook the spot resident loons sometimes occupy in late spring and summer.
- Address: 183 Lee's Mills Rd., Center Sandwich, NH, 03254 | Map It
- Phone: 603/476-5666
- Cost: Free
- Hours: Columbus Day--Dec, Mon.--Sat. 9--5; Jan.--Apr., Thurs--Sat. 9--5; May--June, Mon.--Sat. 9--5; July--Columbus Day, daily 9--5
- Website: www.loon.org
- Location: Center Sandwich
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