Turn your sound on for this special call! The wails and yodels of a Common Loon are often a characteristic sound of early summer. Occasionally, loons are found stranded on wet roads or parking lots after mistaking them for waterways. Loons require anywhere from 30 yards to a 1/4 mile of water to be able to take off flying. Fortunately, this loon had no injuries and was able to be released shortly after being admitted. Fun Fact: Common Loons can hold their breath underwater for up to 8 minutes! |

38K views · 1K reactions | Let our Video of the Week transport you to the northern woods in the summer, where the haunting calls of the Common Loon echo across the clear lakes at dusk. | Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Facebook

83K views · 5.8K reactions | Common loon wailing in main with a chick on its back #loon #wildlifephotography #bird #animals #nature | Harry Collins Photography | Facebook

At just 6 days old, Common Loon chicks can do so much! But they mature slowly and aren't ready to mate until around 6 years. That's one of the reasons conservation of loons is so important. Find out more about our Bird of the Week: https://abcbirds.org/bird/common-loon/ #ABCBOTW More video by Justin Hoffman: https://www.youtube.com/user/JustinHoffmanOutdoor | American Bird Conservancy

Common loons nesting and with a chick after hatching | Harry Collins Photography