Disappearing North American loon

The Common Loon is an icon of the woods and lakes of the upper Midwest and southern Canada. Its haunting cry is a hallmark of the North American wilderness. And it’s in trouble — but the mysteries behind its decline cannot be solved by one nation or state. Emily Haavik investigates.

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