This book features essays on loons by such acclaimed naturalists as Sigurd F Olson and John James Audubon, along with contemporary writings, Native American perspectives, folklore, myths, and legends from around the world. More than 60 colour photographs from premier nature photographers capture loons in all their splendour, while engravings and artefacts reflect the bird's appeal in art and culture. For natural history buffs, especially in the Northern states.