Anna Fairbanks, an interpretative naturalist at Itasca State Park, emceed the loon-calling contest. First, she played samples of real loon calls, explaining the significance of each type of call.

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The superb lyrebird (Menura novaehollandiae) of Australia possesses perhaps the most extraordinary vocal abilities in the avian world. These ground-dwelling birds can perfectly mimic virtually any ...

A young loon with its cheek pierced by a fishhook, tangled in a mess of fishing line; a 2-month-old chick with its left wing injured, feathers missing; a loon lethargic and beached on the shore — ...

One parent on the nest, one egg or two? The loon stretches and a single egg is seen, while the other parent circles anxiously on May 15. Photo by Stew Arnold Two eggs are seen in the nest on May 16.

A loon has been stranded in a small stormwater pond in Southwood, a Tallahassee neighborhood. The pond is too small for the bird to generate the speed needed for takeoff. A wildlife expert is ...

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A missing child with autism in Florida was rescued safely after an hourlong search thanks to the efforts of K-9 Hoot. Hoot, a K-9 bloodhound with the Port St. Lucie Police Department, was called in ...

Late last year, Loden added a line of fowl-themed earrings to the quirky, bold and funny jewelry she designs at her St. Paul shop. Finally, Minnesotans could wear their hearts on their sleeves and the ...

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ST PAUL, Minn. — Minnesotans love loons. Now our larger-than-life state bird is getting an annual celebration. National Loon Day will be held for the first time this Friday, March 13. The date was ...

In case you've faced some hurdles solving the clue, Hoot or toot, we've got the answer for you. Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy leisure time, and test your ...