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 ...

Here we are in mid-January already. Wasn’t it just September? I know, I know, there have been plenty of holidays rushing past ...

The Loon Preservation Committee has found elevated levels of PCBs, dioxin-like compounds and chlordane in loon eggs collected from Province Lake, Effingham and Pool Pond in New Hampshire, indicating ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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This clip shows excitement over a simple marine find. Starfish are common yet captivating. Discovery creates instant focus. Movement slows to observe. Interaction stays minimal. The moment feels ...

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. Advertisement Article continues ...

SAYS THERE COULD BE SOME SNOW DRIFT. NEW THIS MORNING ON DAYBREAK. WE’RE WORKING TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS BIG FIRE IN LINCOLN. LOOK AT THESE FLAMES. REALLY MASSIVE UP THERE ON THE ROOF. THE FIRE BROKE ...

The Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation (ACLC) announced Monday the appointment of Dr. Lizz Schuyler, Ph.D., as Senior Director of Science and Conservation. A native New Yorker, Schuyler grew up ...