Why Minnesota chose the common loon as its state bird, and how its haunting call became the sound of summer lakes.

Loons are water birds with wolf-like calls and incredible diving skills. Learn about the five species, their habitats and why ...

For the first time in 24 years, the Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation counted more than 1,000 of the beloved aquatic ...

The tremolo sounds like a quivering laugh that they use when they're being disturbed. The hoot, a softer bird call, is used ...

Videogames aren't as hooked on loon sonics as movies and music are, though once you know what you're listening for, the ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. In 1987, wildlife veterinarian Mark Pokras was in his office at Tufts University in ...

Get ready to celebrate and appreciate an adorable fixture of open, flat lands: the horned lark is ABA's pick for Bird of the ...

A blue-gray gnatcatcher flits from branch to branch. Greg Miller, Jon Dunn and Bettina Eastman led a birding stroll on the ...

The American dipper is a songbird that prefers water to the skies! Learn what the bird looks like and where you're likely to ...

Located near Park Rapids in the northwestern part of the state, Itasca stands as Minnesota’s oldest state park, a pristine ...

Tucked away in northern Minnesota’s pine-scented wilderness, Walker offers a refreshing alternative to the high-speed, high-cost hamster wheel many of us call modern life. This small lakeside haven ...

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 ...