CATSKILL - Known for their brilliant black and white markings, red eyes and unmistakable call, loons are an evolutionary masterpiece. Except when it comes to walking. Built for swimming and diving, ...
Minnesota’s state bird is everywhere: There are loons on license plates and library cards, at lottery counters, and now even on the official state seal. Fireplace mantels across the state sport carved ...
A Pacific loon was seen from Fort Stark in New Castle on Oct. 26 and was reported as part of the New Hampshire Audubon's Rare Bird Alert for this week.Slightly smaller than the common loon, this bird ...
Your donation today will help MinnPost continue to report on the news you need. A migratory diver of the loon family, the common loon (Gavia immer) has been important to people living in the Great ...
MINNESOTA, USA — "Imagine now, a clear summer evening in the north woods. Above you, the bands of the Milky Way framed by the dark spindly boughs of spruce and fir. And cutting though the stillness ...
The national honor bestowed upon the official state bird of Minnesota earlier this month confirms what Minnesotans already know well — just how special the loon is. The common loon is known for its ...
A tattoo design inspired by Minnesota's state bird and the Rebel Alliance symbol from "Star Wars" is appearing on arms and legs across the Twin Cities, as some residents turn to art to express ...
What is the best shot? “I always say it’s my next shot,” said Whitefish photographer Tony Gangemi. “I have thousands of favorite shots, but you’re always looking for that better photo.” The next best ...
The New Hampshire Audubon Society received reports of in the last week of returning migrants birds during, including a common loon.The location was not specified.Common loons spend the winter off the ...