Grand Forks photographer Russ Hons captured these closeup shots of the common loon Thursday night in northern Minnesota. The bird was adopted as the official state bird of Minnesota in 1961. They are known for their cries, wails and yodels — their eerie, echoing calls are a distinctive feature of Minnesota’s northern lakes.
Unheralded
2 thoughts on “RUSS HONS: Photo Gallery — A Loony Night”
Barbara La Valleur July 10, 2015 at 3:15 pm
Stunning photos of my favorite bird, the Loon! Barbara La Valleur
ReplyRussell Hons July 27, 2015 at 11:31 am
Thank you Barbara!
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