A loon’s call is usually a sign of calm and quiet waters but for one bird in Appleton, it was a call for help.

A loon is stranded in a Tallahassee pond too small for it to fly off. A wildlife group plans a large rescue effort but needs ...

Unlike many birds, loons are not built to take off from land. Their bodies are designed for water, which means a grounded loon may be stranded without help.

Minnesota chose the common loon as its state bird in 1961 because lawmakers and bird experts agreed that no other animal captured the state’s wild, lake-centered identity as clearly as this sleek, red ...

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 ...

Loons are on the mend in Maine, filling more of the state's lakes and ponds with their haunting calls, although conservations say the birds aren't out of the woods yet. Maine is home to a few thousand ...

Achieving takeoff requires a clear aquatic runway measuring nearly 1 football field in length. The 12-pound weight and specific foot placement make terrestrial movement almost impossible.