Order deadline is May 15; pick up May 21
Do you want to participate in the biggest catch of a fundraiser? Spring is the time to stock your backyard ponds! Rainbow and brook trout are available in 6 – 8 inch and 10 – 12 inch sizes. Trout, size 6 – 8 inches, can be picked up on Sunday, May 21, from 1 to […]
Shares gardening tips to save on fresh veggies
Note: Lorna Carlisle, who recently joined the Beacon’s new Content Committee, agreed to help us find, and write, articles about gardening, farm stands, and helpful suggestions. She lives in Salisbury, and has been running a farm stand since 2005, at the North of Concord Farm (located across from the Barn Store on Route 4). She […]
Volunteers needed, starting at 9 AM
Volunteers are being sought for Town Beach cleanup on two Saturdays in April. The first is Earth Day, Saturday, April 22. The second is the following Saturday, April 29. Volunteers can come anytime during the mornings on these days starting at 9 AM and help for as long as they’d like to. Bring leaf and […]
Thanks to everyone for all the support
Andover Fish and Game Club’s Annual Ice Fishing Derby was held on February 5. The weather turned out to be perfect for fishing. We had a great turn out, with about 120 participants. We would like to thank everyone for all the support! Adult Division Winners 1st: Bill Coulter, 4.10 lb, 19″ Brook 2nd: […]
An environmental threat and nuisance
The resident Canada Geese populations have grown into major nuisances that threaten an environment to the detriment of habitats, golf courses, beaches and parks, water quality, public and private property, crops, and the health and safety of people. They do not migrate. Geese are federally protected under the Migration Treaty Act of 1918. The resident […]
Donna Baker-Hartwell of East Andover forwarded this video, taken by Earle Davis in early October, of a dramatic attempt on the part of an eagle to snatch one of the newer members of the Highland Lake loon family. It is believed that all members of that family are safe and thriving. If anyone sees […]
Flying lessons begin in October for flight to the coast
As of September 13, our loon chicks are 78 days old. They look almost as big as their parents. It has been a successful year for our loon family. I have been keeping a record of the nestings on Highland Lake since the year 2000. Over the past 22 years, we have had 15 chicks […]
Swooping eagles keep loon parents on alert
On June 27, after approximately 28 days of nesting, two fuzzy light brown loon chicks arrived on Highland Lake. Because the nest is on the very edge of shore, the chicks tumble into the water and swim shortly after hatching. This year they seemed to hatch just hours apart. It is not uncommon for the […]
Chicks should hatch by June 28
Happy Summer Solstice! As I sit in my kayak on Highland Lake, on the longest day of the year, I can see that “Mother,” or perhaps “Father,” Loon is diligently sitting on the nest. It is a long 28 days of taking turns incubating the eggs. We do not yet know if there is one […]