Curated OER
Loon Fun Facts
Third graders learn about loon fun facts. In this loon lesson, 3rd graders read three pages of facts about loons and their habitats. They read Native American myths about loons and make a loon mask using the attached worksheets.
Friends of Algonquin Park
Common Loon and Bird Migration Research in Algonquin Provincial Park
General information is given on the loon. See a movie of a Common Loon and listen to the different sounds that the loons are best known for. Included are research questions and answers about impact of the environment on the loon in the...
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Hinterland Who's Who: Loons
Canadian Wildlife site features the Loon. Highlights its habitat and habits, range, feeding and breeding characteristics.
Earth Life
Earth Life Web: Bird Orders of the World
At this site from Earth-Life Web, you can find a list of 23 bird orders and additional facts on each species. Taxonomy and photos are included.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Testing the Legends of Loons
This article deals with topics related to loons including breeding information, territories of loons, sounds and wails of loons.
Other
Maine: The Lakes Environmental Association
The site offers several areas of interest to those promoting ecological awareness and education: watershed information, lake protection, loon culture and behavior, and Eurasion Watermilfoil, an "invasive aquatic plant."
Other
Bird Central: The Bird Groups
Bird are divided into 11 different distinct groups on this site by Rosso Unlimited. A brief description of each group is provided as well as specific species within groups. The standout feature here is the comprehensive supply of bird...