Andrew Hudnut

On September 5, I led another guided loon photography paddle, with a portion of the proceeds donated to the Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation. We launched at 6:30 a.m. into a crisp, cloudy morning with a thick layer of fog covering the lake. Although we had been hearing loons throughout the morning, there wasn't much activity to see at first - just one lone loon slowly making its way across the water. We also stopped at an island where loons have nested in the past, giving me an...

On August 15, I led a loon photography workshop in partnership with the Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation (ACLC). These special paddles combine wildlife photography with loon education, giving participants the opportunity to photograph Adirondack loons while learning more about their behavior, natural history, and the work being done to protect them. A portion of the proceeds from each paddle is donated to ACLC to support their ongoing loon research and conservation efforts! We met at...

There’s something special about an Adirondack lake in the summer. The mist rising off the water at sunrise, the call of a loon echoing across the lake, and the quiet anticipation of what might be waiting around the next bend are what keep me coming back, paddle after paddle. No two mornings are ever the same, and that unpredictability is one of my favorite parts of photographing wildlife from a kayak. This summer has been no exception. From territorial loon disputes and growing chicks to...