To heft their bodies into the air, loons need a long runway, much like an airplane getting ready for a flight. These loons require as much as 600 feet of open water to eventually get into the air. Did ...

This story was originally published in July 2023. So, you think you know loons. OK. I’m going to throw out factoids and see if any of them surprise you. You might have heard of the annual Maine Loon ...

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 ...

PARK RAPIDS, Minn. — Local wildlife photographer and loon educator Steve Maanum recently captured a winning photo of Minnesota’s beloved state bird. His image of a Big Mantrap Lake loon and a chick on ...

PARK RAPIDS, Minn. — Local wildlife photographer and loon educator Steve Maanum captured a winning photo of Minnesota’s beloved state bird. His image of a Big Mantrap Lake loon and a chick on a nest, ...

Ever heard that haunting cry echoing across a misty lake? That's the common loon, one of North America's most iconic waterbirds. These remarkable creatures have captivated birdwatchers and nature ...