The Common Loon
Jan 13, 2022•39 min•Ep. 43
Episode description
This episode—which is Number 43—is all about the Common Loon, Gavia immer. People in Europe may know it as the Great Northern Diver.
This bird is a symbol of the northern wilderness in North America. It’s closely associated with lakes and ponds in the boreal forests of the northern US and Canada.
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Links of Interest
- Loon scenes in the movie On Golden Pond [VIDEO]
- Why Hollywood Loves this creepy bird call [VIDEO]
- Loon Kills Bald Eagle
- Animation of Common Loon abundance across the seasons.
Link to this episode on the Science of Birds website