About this episode
This episode discusses the challenges loons face during migration when they mistakenly land on wet pavement.
Loons are built for life in the water – so much so that their legs don’t work well on land. During migration, loons sometimes mistake wet pavement for the reflective surface of deep water and try to land there, then become unable to take flight again. If you see a stranded loon on a road or parking
People in this episode
Host: Birdnote
Topics covered
- loons
- migration
- wildlife rescue
- animal behavior
- conservation
Keywords
- loons
- migration
- stranded
- wildlife
- animal behavior
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Birdnote
Places: wet pavement, deep water
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