Secrets of the Loon

Rhymed text follows a loon through her first year, from an olive egg in a nest of mud and sedge to learning how to survive and fly. The story is set around water’s edge and white pines, placing the bird in lyrical aquatic surroundings. Striking photographs accompany the account, and back matter adds material beyond the main narrative. The book focuses on the young loon’s early life and growing abilities.