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:

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?