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 ...

The national honor bestowed upon the official state bird of Minnesota earlier this month confirms what Minnesotans already know well — just how special the loon is. The common loon is known for its ...

Large numbers of the water birds are migrating over the ocean this time of year and each time we look is different.

Get to know the water-loving common loon. Learn about this bird's habits, wingspan, what it eats, how fast it flies and more.