22 LOONS. 



their method of using their wings as propel- 

 ling agents could also be seen, fig. 15. 



Fig. 15. 



Red-throated Loon flying under water 



The cries of the Red-throated Loon are 

 not dissimilar to those of the Loon. It breeds 

 from the Gulf of St. Lawrence northward, 

 chiefly along the coast; wintering from Mass. 

 southward, when it is found off the coast, in 

 bays, sounds, etc. Occasionally occurs on 

 fresh water. Very common in New England 

 in Nov. Migrates south in Sep. and Oct. ; 

 north in April. - Common names for it are, 

 Cape Race and Scape-grace. 



