The common loon is best known for its call and is one of the most recognizable wilderness sounds. The loon is a large bird, about 28 to 36 inches, and has a thick, pointed, black bill. In breeding plumage the loon's head and neck are black with...
Egrets nest high in the trees. They use reeds and sticks to make their nest. They make excellent fishermen standing motionless in the water to catch fish, snakes, crabs and frogs.