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Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Common Loon
From USFWS Northeast Region:
Did you know common loons need a 'runway' to take off? These birds need to run up to 1/4 of a mile on top of the water while flapping their wings to get enough speed to take off! Once airborne, they can reach speeds of 70 mph or more.
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