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Loons (Gaviidae)


Common Loon

Gavia immer

The wails and yodels of the common loon symbolize the night-time soundscape of northern forest lakes. Loons often call in flight. This recording was made at night, and although the birds sound excited, I do not know what they were doing. (Vilas County, Wisconsin)
Habitat: Nests on northern forest lakes.

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