common loon

Describes the physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitats of various species of the oldest existing family of birds, the loons.

An illustrated prose poem that follows two loon chicks through the first four years of life as they are born, learn to swim, fly, and find food, avoid predators, and make their own migration to the coast.

Follows a pair of common loons from spring mating to fall migration and discusses the survival problems facing the "great northern diver.".