The potential for conflict is high, especially since many loons have vulnerable chicks by their sides in July or may still be nesting. In many cases, people may not realize they are presenting ...

CROSSLAKE — The National Loon Center and Northern Waters Land Trust, in collaboration with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources–Loon Restoration Project, announced the return of the summer ...

A common loon flaps its wings, which are short in comparison to its body size. Loons' small wings require them to get a running start to fly, according to Montana Loon Society President Lynn Kelly.

MONTPELIER — Few birding experiences rival hearing the haunting call of the loon or seeing them glide by in protected coves on a lake. However, for the birds’ protection, the Vermont Fish and Wildlife ...

It's peak summer on Minnesota's Gull Lake Chain. Boats are buzzing, jet skis slicing and loons are calling. "So it sounds like a territorial challenge that's starting," said Sheila Johnston, listening ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. May 8—Things are looking up for New Hampshire's cherished loon population. "Our population is growing," reports Caroline Hughes, a ...

I always jump at the chance to go to any of the programs offered by the Center for Wildlife (thecenterforwildlife.org) in Cape Neddick, Maine. There are many reasons. Proximity to the great trails at ...

PARK RAPIDS, Minn. — Local wildlife photographer and loon educator Steve Maanum recently captured a winning photo of Minnesota’s beloved state bird. His image of a Big Mantrap Lake loon and a chick on ...

Minnesota (WCCO) — It’s peak summer on Minnesota’s Gull Lake Chain. Boats are buzzing, jet skis slicing and loons are calling. “So it sounds like a territorial challenge that’s starting,” said Sheila ...