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 ...

This story was originally published in July 2022. Hearing the haunting call of a common loon echoing across the water can be exhilarating. And it can happen frequently, as we boast the largest ...

This story was originally published in July 2022. It’s nearing dusk and you’re paddling your kayak across a small pond. The sun is beginning to dip behind the trees and the nearby woods go nearly ...