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The Loon is also called the Great Northern Diver because of its ability to dive and swim
long distances underwater. It does this to catch the small fish which are its main food
or simply to evade its enemies. The loon's legs are so far back on its body that movement
on land is slow and awkward. So, the nests are very close to water. The calls of the
The calls of the loon, and it has several calls in its repertoire,
have come to symbolize Canada's wilderness because of their lonely, haunting quality.
For a more complete story of the loon,
why not contact the Canadian Wildlife Service in Ottawa.