Loon #15746: Fantastic Flyer Radiomarked Juvenile Common Loon Photo Courtesy K.P. Kenow, USGS How fast did satellite-tracked Loon #15746 fly? That's what Kevin Kenow wondered. After he received locations for a couple of intervals as the loon departed Lake Michigan, Kevin found out. "With a few assumptions about take-off location and accuracy of the fixes, I was able to calculate the flight speed of the bird." Now it's your turn to try! Kevin sent the information below. Take a look: Trip Began Ended Time Distance (km) Speed (kph) Distance (mi) Speed (mph) 1st Leg 12:40 15:38   325.47   202.24   2nd Leg 15:38 18:07   211.48   131.41   Full Trip 12:40 18:07   536.95   333.65     Try This! Journaling Question What was Loon #15746's approximate speed on the first leg of the trip? The second leg of the trip? The full trip? What other questions do you have about Kevin Kenow's satellite-tracked loon migration project? Search here: USGS Loon Study Project   Copyright 2001-2004 Journey North. All Rights Reserved. Please send all questions, comments, and suggestions to our feedback form