"When you hear the cry of the loon, you know you are in the Northwoods!”
Introducing Clair D'Loon, the world's 3rd largest loon...A 16ft tall, 2000 lb loon greets visitors to Mercer, WI. The big bird settled in Mercer in 1981. The bird is constructed of solid foam core with a fiberglass covering and stands on a solid cement base.
The Mercer Chamber of Commerce spearheaded the project of becoming the Loon Capital, and with the help of many people, raised $10,000 to have the statue made and create a mini-park with picnic tables in a lovely pine grove with a stream and the new information building for all visitors to enjoy.
The statue is a permanent tribute to one of nature's most beautiful and unusual birds. The Common Loon is a unique feature of Wisconsin's enchanting north country. It is also a bird in trouble, struggling to survive amid growing numbers of water recreationalists. The lakes of Iron County are one of its last breeding areas in the United States.
Enjoy their beauty and unique calls at a distance, so this wild and beautiful bird can continue to delight and fascinate everyone for years to come!
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You will find this cache at N44 33.0AB W90 00.CD5
A = Take the height of the bird and subtract 9.
B = True = 4 False = 5 Clair D'Loon, the world's 3rd largest loon.
C = The big bird weighs in at C000 lbs.
D = The big bird settled in Mercer in 1D81.