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Loons

Gavia immer

Photo by CynthiaMHori
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Description:

The eerie yodel of the Common Loon is a symbol of the wild North. The territorial call of the male loon can be heard from lakes across Canada to the very northern United States.
Large waterbird. Long pointed bill. Long body slopes to rear. Sits low on water.

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Great Lakes Monitoring
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PublishedJuly 5, 2011

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