Loon

Common Loon Gavia immer, Nettie Bay Michigan USA

This species was my most wanted target for the trip to photograph, they are just stunning birds ... Unlike their smaller cousins we only found these on huge lakes and the birds distant, with little time we just moved on ... Whilst Jono was on Flatey papping the Phals, we scouted out the Snaefellsnes Peninsula and found a pair, still on a huge lake but easy to approach in cover, returning the next day one of the pair was closer in, so we waited for our moment then got into position ... Great…

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Common Loon with a territorial display in response to a lone loon nearby.

The haunting call of a loon is a favourite sound for many cottagers. While the sound may sound melancholy or even, well, loony, loons are actually

Closeup of a common loon (Gavia). Odd looking at this angle with its bright red eyes. (Alan Murphy)

Vector line art drawing of an Common Loon by Bob Hines for the US Fish and Wildlife Service.

The Common Loon is an iconic symbol of Canadian wilderness. Its haunting call is familiar to anyone who has spent time in the 'North Woods'. The loon became the logo for the International Ornithological Congress in Vancouver in 2018 so I thought it fitting to paint the bird for the Artists for Conservation show during the Congress. I was honoured to be selected to show this

In early summer, the iconic common loon is having its babies. Look for them out on the lake! They'll stick around until fall