553K views · 20K reactions | Have you ever seen a common loon in flight? I love watching them land. Reminds me of a seaplane. | Harry Collins Photography | Facebook

It's loon season here on the Gulf Coast! Check out this silly but informative video that teaches you all about the unique anatomy of a loon. We often receive lots of calls this time of year about loons on the beach that cannot walk, however, this is actually normal! This deep sea bird actually lacks the ability to walk on land! Instead, they do more of a scooting/jumping action that looks very unusual, and can easily be mistaken for an injury. As always, call us if you need help determining if a