While passing Mooney Island out on Squam Lake yesterday around 4 p.m., we came super close to hitting a small black thing in ...

When they dive or swim, their bodies seem to merge with the water, becoming almost invisible. In winter, they transform, adopting a drab gray coat that helps them blend into coastal waters.

Few birding experiences rival hearing the haunting call of the loon or seeing them glide by in protected coves on a lake.

primary goal is to protect and maintain water quality in Beltrami County, however, many members of the association have made strides in protecting loon populations by promoting lead-free tackle.

One other possible loon look-alike is the double-crested cormorant, also a large, dark-colored diving waterbird. Key differences to look for here are the cormorant’s lack of white specks and ...

That’s partially what makes seeing loons so special this time of year. The deep glacial lakes are perfect for the loon, which can deftly dive to 100 feet or more to grab its prey of mostly fish.

Mainers and visitors alike treasure the beautiful lakes, ponds, and rivers. They are the heart of unforgettable summers, ...

The bird needs clean, cold water lakes to nest, said Tom Prestby Wisconsin Conservation Manager at Audubon Great Lakes. Loons are visual hunters and rely on their underwater eyesight to dive and ...

Our late-April cold snap, combined with freezing rain or sleet, is triggering loon fallout in the northeastern part of Wisconsin with reports of birds seen on the ground in Wausau, Gleason ...

Poor water quality causing loons to shrink in size 04:28. MINOCQUA, Wis. — A scientist warns that the effects of climate change could ultimately drive Minnesota's state bird out of the state ...