tomswift46
Isn't that duck? We love the loons in Vermont and Maine that we've seen...Thanks and have a great day!
PETERGILBERT
Great catch Chuck,,this bird is on our Canadian Dollar,,this sure is a beautiful area,,,
jimvoves
The things I learn from Amigo.
celticvoice
A nice loon! No, tom, you loon, it ain't a duck, it's a LOON - chees you'd think a New Englander would know LOONS! J/K!!!!
celticvoice
The common loon (Gavia immer) is anything but common. Red-eyed, with distinctive black and white markings, the loon has a dagger-like beak that apparently is perfect for its long, underwater fishing trips diving to depths of over 90 ft. The loon is most closely related to primitive birds, and its soliloquy of cries can sound eerily prehistoric. It is silent in winter, but in summer the loon is truly loquacious, with a repertoire of sounds that haunt the lake or waterway with strange laughter-like calls, falsetto wails and strange yodeling. At night, the effect is absolutely mesmerizing. True to its reclusive and solitary nature, the loon prefers a secluded lake or estuary. It is very territorial, normally with only one family to a small body of water. This bird is an excellent swimmer and can stay underwater for long periods, but its life on land is another story; larger than most ducks, and with its feel well toward its tail, the loon is extremely awkward and most vulnerable on lan
celticvoice
land. As a result, the loon nests as close to the water as possible, nearly throwing itself out of the nest and into the water. Graceful in the water and in flight, they are almost comical on take-offs and landing. Their size, solid bone structure and weight distribution result in thrashing water take-offs that can last 100s of feet. The loon's landing is nothing so much as a controlled crash-glide. Misnnesota bird guide site :P
pauljapan
nice place and good photo,Chuck.
pdonahu1
This is actually the Canadian Loc Nest monster. And I can prove it!! Ha! Nice pic!! L.O.L!!
dorey60
Love to watch these birds. No!!!!!!!!!! I did not go parasailing. I took that from my balcony on the seventh floor. lol Really saw some beautiful sights tho.