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Yes. Loons, swans, heron and other waterbirds can die from lead poisoning after swallowing lead fishing sinkers and jigs lost by anglers. Consumption of lead sinkers and jigs may account for 10 to 50 percent of adult loon mortality. Certain National Wildlife Refuges have placed bans on the use of lead-containing fishing gear.
