Loons

by Lang, Aubrey; Lynch, Wayne

• ISBN13: 9781571452412
• ISBN10: 1571452419
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-05-01
• Publisher: Thunder Bay Pr

Summary

This beautifully photographed book captures the loon in the wild. While celebrating the many species of loons, the authors examine the science behind the myths. Why is the loon so awkward on land, yet so graceful in the air and water? Do loons really mate for life, and is there really only one pair of loons to every lake? The informative text addresses all aspects of the Ioon's biology, behavior, and environment. Includes over 120 full-color photos by some of the best loon and nature photographers in North America.

Table of Contents

Chapter One
Tall Tales	7	(1)
Loon Ancestry	8	(1)
The Loon Family	9	(1)
The Loon Look	9	(22)
Chapter Two
Migration	31	(1)
Heading North	32	(1)
Heading South	32	(1)
Salt Glands	32	(1)
Molting	33	(1)
Feather Care	33	(22)
Chapter Three
Home Sweet Home	55	(1)
Social Groups	56	(1)
Courtship	56	(1)
Nesting	56	(1)
Egg Laying	57	(1)
Predators	57	(30)
Chapter Four
Fishy Diet	87	(1)
Beaks and Gizzards	88	(1)
Diving	88	(1)
Fly Like a Loon	89	(28)
Chapter Five
How Loons Communicate	117	(1)
Loon Tunes	117	(1)
Dancing on Water	118	(1)
Rain, Rain, Go Away	118	(1)
Spraying the World to Death	118	(1)
Oil Damage	119	(1)
Conclusion	120