Fascinating Loons

By: Stan Tekiela

Professional naturalist and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela has been fascinated with Common Loons for years. “They’re one of my favorite birds because they’re so beautiful. Their calls can send shivers down my spine, and they have incredible parenting skills.” For three years, Stan intensely studied loons, recording their calls and capturing their behaviors in photographs. On the water and shore, he observed every aspect of their lives from egg to adult. He not only studied major life events such as migration and courtship, but also daily activities including feeding, bathing and sleeping. The resulting combination of images and information is a revolutionary portrayal of the Common Loon.