Common Loon with Chick
Gavia immer

The haunting call of the Loon is ubiquitous on lakes in the woods of the Northern US and Canada. These birds' lives are completely linked to water and they go ashore only to raise their young. Mercury poisoning is a current threat to loons, as is lead poisoning from fishing sinkers. If you fish, think about using sinkers and jigs made from tin, steel or a tungsten-nickel alloy rather than lead. You'll be helping loons, eagles and lots of other animals!

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