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Robins might be one of the most recognizable birds in Minnesota, but they are not the most commonly seen bird in the state.

Rescuers say the loon's story highlights the threat of improperly disposed fishing tackle on Minnesota lakes.

Robins might be one of the most recognizable birds in Minnesota, but they are not the most commonly seen bird in the state.

FALMOUTH — Did you know that loon chicks can swim right away but need parental care for their first three months? That the shape of a loon’s forehead or length of its neck can change to indicate stress? And that Maine is fortunate to be home to the largest Common Loon population in the Northeast? For nearly four decades, Maine Audubon has been studying loon behavior and engaging volunteers across Maine in conservation efforts to bolster the loon population. One of our most powerful and popular tools is the annual Loon Count, scheduled this year for Saturday, July 16 from 7-7:30 a.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking volunteers to help monitor the loon population in Cook and Lake counties. Volunteers are needed, for a minimum of one morning during the July 2 through July 12 monitoring period, to count the number of adult and juvenile loons on pre-selected lakes.