<bgsound src="LOON7.wav" loop=3> A Common Loon (Gavia immer), or as the British call him, the Great Northern Diver. Mom, Pop, and the kids. Loons need a long running start to get aloft, but are VERY strong fliers once airborn, and migrate long distances. Here's a link to a beautiful (but BIG) picture of a loon on her nest. A Rare glimpse And here's another loon call in .wav format (it takes a minute to download). And another - loon call # 2. And a third - loon call # 3. Or try here - Canadian Lakes Loon Survey. Return to the Bruce's Birding Page Home | W.P.B.O. | Loons | Personal | DD-470 | DD-843 | DD-850 | Hot Air | State Flags | More Flags Last update - 27 OCT 06
A Common Loon (Gavia immer), or as the British call him, the Great Northern Diver.
Mom, Pop, and the kids.
Loons need a long running start to get aloft, but are VERY strong fliers once airborn, and migrate long distances.
Here's a link to a beautiful (but BIG) picture of a loon on her nest. A Rare glimpse
And here's another loon call in .wav format (it takes a minute to download).
And another - loon call # 2.
And a third - loon call # 3.
Or try here - Canadian Lakes Loon Survey.
Last update - 27 OCT 06
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