Loons: The Iconic Waterbirds

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الناشر: Adventure Publications
رقم الكتاب المعياري الدولي 13: 9781647552091
رقم الكتاب المعياري الدولي 10: 1647552095
وصف الكتاب: Award-winning author and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela presents the lives of common loons in a collection of photographs and information.
عن المؤلف: Naturalist, wildlife photographer and writer Stan Tekiela is the author of more than 175 field guides, nature books, childrenâ€™s books, wildlife audio CDs, puzzles and playing cards, presenting many species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, trees, wildflowers and cacti in the United States. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History from the University of Minnesota and as an active professional naturalist for more than 25 years, Stan studies and photographs wildlife throughout the United States and Canada. He has received various national and regional awards for his books and photographs. Also a well-known columnist and radio personality, his syndicated column appears in more than 25 newspapers and his wildlife programs are broadcast on a number of Midwest radio stations. Excerpt. Â© Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Fascinating LoonsLoons have fascinated people for thousands of years. The striking black-and-white breeding plumage and deep red eyes of the Common Loon befit its elegance and grace. Loons are physically amazing, with large, powerful feet that propel the bird underwater at speeds fast enough to overtake fish. They have wings capable of carrying them thousands of miles to wintering grounds and back again with the changes of the seasons. The call of the loon catapults our memories to a time spent camping or brings to mind a lakeside summer vacation. Yes, loons have fascinated people for thousands of yearsâ€•just as they do today. Here is the story of the Common Loon. Myths of the CreationSeveral native cultures tell stories of how the loon was created. According to one, the loon and the crow were once men. They were good friends and did everything together. One day they decided to go fishing. One of the men caught lots of fish. The other man caught none. The man who had no fish became so upset that he hit his friend, cut out his tongue and threw him overboard. The Great Spirit felt sorry for the beaten man and turned him into a beautiful loon, while his friend was turned into a crow. A story from Finnish culture tells us when the first loon was created, it didnâ€™t have legs or feet. Nature realized its mistake and flung a pair of legs and feet at the bird as it was leaving, which is why the legs and feet are located so far back on the loonâ€™s body. Folklore of the NecklaceLoons have played a part in the lives of native peoples around the world. Many ancient cultures had stories and myths about loons. There are various folktales about loons restoring sight to blind children or healing the failed sight of medicine men. Legend has it that a loon would carry an afflicted person on its back to the bottom of a lake, once, twice, again and again until enough water washed over the personâ€™s eyes to restore the eyesight. It has been said that a grateful person made the loon a gift of thanksâ€•a necklace of white shellsâ€•and hung it around the loonâ€™s neck for all to see. To this day, all loons wear a necklace of white plumage resembling the strand of white shells given in gratitude long ago. The Lore of the CallA story about the loonâ€™s call comes from Micmac Indian culture. A man named Glooscap came to visit the Micmac tribe one day. The people enjoyed his company so much, they did not want him to leave. Even so, after a few days he had to move on. Because the Micmacs were so lonely, Glooscap appointed Kwee-moo, the loon, as his special messenger. Glooscap said he would return whenever the loon called because his call could be heard from far away. Today we call that special call the wail of the loon. Down through history it was thought loons could predict the coming of rain. Some cultures believed the call of a loon triggered rain. These notions are why the loon is also called Rain Crow. More recently, the peculiar laughing call of the loon led to the phrase â€œcrazy as a loon.â€
اللغة: English
الكاتب: Stan Tekiela
تاريخ النشر: 2021-11-09
عدد الصفحات: 160 pages