The striking black-and-white breeding plumage and deep red eyes of the Common Loon befit its elegance and grace. Loons are physically amazing, with large, powerful feet that propel the birds underwater at speeds fast enough to overtake fish. They have wings capable of carrying them...
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Celebrate the lives of common loons with Loons: The Iconic Waterbirds, a collection of photographs and information by award-winning author and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela. Their stunning beauty inspires us. Their haunting calls fill us with nostalgia. Loons remind us of joyful days at the lake,...
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An Asylum of Loons explores the origins of collective nouns for specific types of birds. A murder of crows, a charm of goldfinches, a huddle of penguins―they range from fascinating to funny, and this adorable book is your guide to the best of them. One of the...
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Dozens of photographers from around the world have come to Stan Tekiela’s home state of Minnesota to photograph and learn the behaviors of the common loon, the iconic bird of the Northwoods. Here is his report! The common loon (Gavia immer) is one of five loon...
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Loons have fascinated people for thousands of years. The striking black-and-white breeding plumage and deep red eyes of the Common Loon befit its elegance and grace. Loons are physically amazing, with large, powerful feet that propel the bird underwater at speeds fast enough to overtake fish. They have wings capable...
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