One Of My Favorite Water Birds
It is always a treat to spend some time listening to and photographing the Common Loons.
The bones of most birds are hollow and light, but loons have solid bones. The extra weight helps them dive as deep as 250 feet to search for food. They can stay underwater for up to five minutes.
These birds can also conserve oxygen underwater by slowing their heartbeat. They can also flatten their feathers quickly to become more streamlined.
This photograph was taken on a lake in Alberta, Canada
- Gavia immer
One Of My Favorite Water Birds
It is always a treat to spend some time listening to and photographing the Common Loons.
The bones of most birds are hollow and light, but loons have solid bones. The extra weight helps them dive as deep as 250 feet to search for food. They can stay underwater for up to five minutes.
These birds can also conserve oxygen underwater by slowing their heartbeat. They can also flatten their feathers quickly to become more streamlined.
This photograph was taken on a lake in Alberta, Canada
- Gavia immer