Common Loons Prepare for Takeoff To heft their bodies into the air, loons need a long runway, much like an airplane getting ready for a flight. These loons require as much as 600 feet of open water ...

Dammit, a loon on her way south, was stuck with significant wounds and infection, that is, until a team of rehabilitation ...

Common Birds in America: Birds are a beautiful and essential part of nature. They add colour, sound, and movement to our surroundings, making every landscape more lively and vibrant. The United States ...

Many birds share watery habitats with ducks, leading to confusion for birdwatchers. This article highlights six species, including the Common Loon and American Coot, that resemble ducks but belong to ...

It’s that time of year: FeederWatch is returning, the annual seasonal bird count from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Birds Canada. The survey begins on Nov. 1 and runs through April, a widespread ...

AUGUST IS a slow season for us in the political world. Congress is in recess, the Legislature is out of session, and Governor Kelly Ayotte has just about finished signing and vetoing bills for the ...

Multiple types of birds at a bird feeder - Nitr/Shutterstock Having a bird feeder in your backyard can indeed be a rewarding experience. There are many things you should be looking for in a bird ...

Minnesota (WCCO) -- It's peak summer on Minnesota's Gull Lake Chain. Boats are buzzing, jet skis slicing and loons are calling. "So it sounds like a territorial challenge that's starting," said Sheila ...

It's peak summer on Minnesota's Gull Lake Chain. Boats are buzzing, jet skis slicing and loons are calling. "So it sounds like a territorial challenge that's starting," said Sheila Johnston, listening ...

GANSEVOORT — Common loons are the most striking creature of Adirondack Park lore. Its haunting, drawn-out wails are synonymous with the Park’s lakes. Black and white speckling and red dots resembling ...

On lakes and ponds, pristine is seldom the byword. Yet, where environmentalists decry a shrinkage of habitat, miracles can still happen. Sabbathday Lake in New Gloucester, Maine abuts the last ...

Nestled between the sparkling waters of Lake Winnipesaukee and the rugged beauty of the Ossipee Mountains, Moultonborough is located in New Hampshire's Lakes Region. This charming small town is rich ...