In winter, silent and more subtly marked, Common Loons inhabit coastal waters and large southern lakes. In such places they are solitary while feeding, but may gather in loose flocks at …

The eerie calls of Common Loons echo across clear lakes of the northern wilderness. Summer adults are regally patterned in black and white. In winter, they are plain gray above and white …

Common Loons are powerful, agile divers that catch small fish in fast underwater chases. They are less suited to land, and typically come ashore only to nest. On a North Woods lake in …

Common loons, with their eerie calls, are icons of northern lakes. These long-bodied birds are impressive swimmers and divers. Unlike the majority of bird species, common loons have solid …

During the breeding season, loons live on lakes and other waterways in Canada, the northern United States (including Alaska), and southern parts of Greenland and Iceland. Small numbers …

Common loons breed in the northern United States and Canada, as well as in southern parts of Greenland, Iceland, Svalbard, in Jan Mayen, and Bear Island in Norway; and in Alaska, to the …

2024年2月5日 · Common loons inhabit freshwater lakes and rivers, breeding in forested areas across Canada and the northern United States. They are known for their striking black-and …

Habitat. Common Loons are a classic bird of the North Woods lakes. They are excellent indicators of water quality as they require crystal-clear lakes (which makes it easier for them to see prey …

Common loons have specific habitat requirements—lakes over five acres in size, clear water, little disturbance, and a good supply of fish and/or aquatic invertebrates.

Habitat: Nests on lakes and ponds in northern forests; winters on marine bays and coasts, and lakes. Common Loon and chicks. Common Loon taking off. The Common Loon is the most …