While picking the loon may seem like an obvious choice today, it almost didn’t happen. Before state leaders finally settled on the great northern diver — as the common loon is also known ...

Once submerged, common loons can hold their breath for as long as eight minutes. Thanks to these talents, the birds are sometimes referred to as “great northern divers.” 2. A HAPPY ACCIDENT ...

Northern Lake Michigan serves as a staging area for common loons from the Great Lakes states and Canada to load up on food before flying to southern wintering grounds. In 2013, early indications ...

The loon, known as Fe, is at least 39 years old this year. She has raised a record 42 chicks during her decades at the Seney National Wildlife Refuge in Northern ... around the Great Lakes region ...

Chris Packham presents the story of the great northern diver. The wailing cries of a great northern diver echo around the lakes where they live. If the bird sounds striking, then its appearance is ...