LOONS. 



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utterance, heard frequently in summer, is, 

 "Go-o-o-along\ Besides these cries, all of 

 which are given in a minor tone, Loons con- 

 verse when together by emitting low sounds. 

 They may be often attracted toward the shore 

 by waving anything white, like a handker- 

 chief, and will usually answer a good mimic- 

 ry of their cries. 



Fig. 11. 



Loon in winter dress. 1-8. 



Common in winter on salt water along 

 the coast from Me. to the Carolinas. Rare in 

 Fla. Breeds from northern U. S. northward 

 on the borders of lakes and ponds. Occasion- 

 ally found on fresh water during the autum- 



