Many folks find our blog in search of information on loons, in particular the Minnesota state bird, the Common Loon.  So, here are a few resources for you:

• The Minnesota Lakes Association, now a part of Minnesota Waters, has an article on Loons in Minnesota.  
• The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has a loon monitoring program.
• Here are links for photos and sounds of loons.
• More information is available at Wikipedia.