Ever heard that haunting cry echoing across a misty lake? That's the common loon, one of North America's most iconic waterbirds. These remarkable creatures have captivated birdwatchers and nature ...

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 ...

To heft their bodies into the air, loons need a long runway, much like an airplane getting ready for a flight. These loons require as much as 600 feet of open water to eventually get into the air. Did ...