An elusive, black-and-white waterbird known for its eerie, echoing call is passing through northeastern Utah this month, offering ...

Achieving takeoff requires a clear aquatic runway measuring nearly 1 football field in length. The 12-pound weight and specific foot placement make terrestrial movement almost impossible.

Unlike many birds, loons are not built to take off from land. Their bodies are designed for water, which means a grounded ...

A loon’s call is usually a sign of calm and quiet waters but for one bird in Appleton, it was a call for help.

A loon is stranded in a Tallahassee pond too small for it to fly off. A wildlife group plans a large rescue effort but needs ...

Nestled between the sparkling waters of Lake Winnipesaukee and the rugged beauty of the Ossipee Mountains, Moultonborough is located in New Hampshire's Lakes Region. This charming small town is rich ...

Minnesota chose the common loon as its state bird in 1961 because lawmakers and bird experts agreed that no other animal captured the state’s wild, lake-centered identity as clearly as this sleek, red ...