Learn About Loons

Loons are considered one of the most primitive birds on earth. They have not changed from their current form for the last one million years. The first loon relative appeared about 25 million years ago and measured about six feet from beak to tail. There are five species of loons in the world: Common Loon (Gavia immer), Yellow-billed Loon (Gavia adamsii), Pacific Loon (Gavia pacifica), Arctic Loon (Gavia arctica), and the Red-throated Loon (Gavia stellata). Only the Common Loon breeds in the lower 48 states and usually nests on inland lakes.

• LoonWatch focuses on the protection of common loons and their aquatic habitats through education, monitoring, and research.
• Loon Identification—What does a common loon look like?
• Loon Behavior & Vocalizations—Learn how to identify the diverse behaviors of loons and what they mean.
• Loon Ecology—Learn about the life cycle of a loon and loon habitat.
• Frequently Asked Common Loon Questions—Do loons mate for life? Are loons protected? How many eggs do loons lay? Look here for the answers to these and other frequently asked loon questions.
• Other Loon Groups & Resources—Visit these websites for information and news about loons across North America.
• Loon Artificial Nesting Platforms—Determine if your lake is a good candidate for a nesting platform and find out what you need to do to acquire a permit or notify the Wisconsin DNR about your platform project.

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Northland College All Class Reunion
Jul 12, 2012, Jul 13, 2012, Jul 14, 2012, Jul 15, 2012
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Northland College All Class Reunion

Jul 12, 2012, Jul 13, 2012, Jul 14, 2012, Jul 15, 2012

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Northland College Class Reunion:
July 12-15, 2012

• Thursday: 7th Annual Northland College Scholarship Golf Classic
• Friday: Class Gatherings
• Saturday: Campus Tours, Luncheon, Awards Banquet
• Sunday: President's Brunch for the 50th and Older Anniversary Alumni

Reunion Events:

• Alumni Art Show (information about how to submit work will be posted soon!)
• Events by local alumni artists
• Opening and show of work by Ruth Lull
• Friday night social in the ‘Alley' (downtown bar and grill)
• Special gathering for the class of 1962 (50th reunion). Classmates from '61 and '63 are also welcome!
• Campus Tours
• Saturday Luncheon
• Various outdoor activities led by local alumni
• Awards banquet followed by an all campus evening of music and dancing in the Alvord Theatre (featuring an all-alumni member band)

If you have any questions, please contact the Alumni Relations Office at (715) 682-1811.

Let us tell your friends that you plan to attend!

Contact Information

(715) 682-1811

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Ways to Support LoonWatch

Supporting LoonWatch can include donating your photography, volunteering to be a citizen scientist for research projects, giving a cash donation that ensure LoonWatch will be here to help loons thrive in the Northwoods. For more information, please contact Erica LeMoine at (715) 682-1220 or email at loonwatch@northland.edu.