Loon call

PLEASE READ BEFORE COMMENTING. I found him "crash landed" in the parking lot at work. Something must have scared him out of the water and since it was night he must have thought our lot was water and attempted to land. I called for a wildlife marshal however there wasn't one on duty since it was after midnight and the police said to just leave it outside.I didn't want to just leave leave him paying in the parking lot so I did some research and apparently loons cannot walk very well (if at all), he did attempt to move his legs to get away but couldn't stand up to move. He tried flying away but didn't get far and "crashed" back in the lot. His foot was bleeding a bit from scraping on the asphalt but it stopped on its own. I released him in a nearby creek and he happily floated away, the creek he was released in was adequate for him to survive in and take off in flight when he wanted. This bird was not tortured in anyway and I took the opportunity to film him while I waited for the police to arrive.

[@changeling1390]

hes like "this water is too damn dry and why tf are u filming me"

[@user-sc6ri9mz5r]

🤣🤣🤣

[@crimsondynamo615]

“It’s hard to swim here, i just can’t do it.”

[@creamyburrito]

for real, im getting a loon tattoo but i will totally admit these birds dumb as shit

[@Ducky-m1l]

Loon. What type of water is this its dark magic I can't swim and this unknown thing is waching me with a thing I'm it's hand

[@ophirbactrius8285]

A wolf : Howling A loon : " I you can howling so lemme howling too"

[@thesnuggler9606]

I was just worried if he'd hurt himself somehow, or if he'd been struck by a car. I had no idea loons can barely walk. I learned something new today. Thanks and good on you for helping him!

[@TheChoujinVirus]

Loons are more waterborne than their duck cousins

[@blobbertmcblob4888]

This bird is injured. You can see it bleeding.

[@boobyegg2135]

Read the description

[@ouchpaw3518]

That happens with other waterfowl too. Especially in the rain when the dark asphalt glitters like the surface of water, swans for example sometimes crashland and hurt themselves ❤️‍🩹 I wish there was giant bird stickers like those you put on windows to keep them from thinking it’s water

[@thesnuggler9606]

@@boobyegg2135 I did.

[@susansoltau7710]

Poor, confused Loon. He's very cute. Glad you helped him.

[@firegator6853]

He helped it read the description

[@susansoltau7710]

@@firegator6853 I stated "Glad you helped him" in my comment. I thought that was self explanatory that I did read the description and knew he helped it.....

[@firegator6853]

@@susansoltau7710 ok sorry

[@alc5314]

Lord Freeza no need to apologize lord frieza

[@Davidpoland2005]

Legless thing, it doesnt have any water

[@saskewoo]

Awww the poor thing is looking around like he doesn't understand why no one's answering 😢

[@jadeduong1039]

saskewoo iii

[@MesozoicHavocOfficial-MHO]

he was getting help by the camera man

[@Thats-not-enot]

Just read the f@%king description

[@jaxtheman637]

@Saskewoo And The Poor Tiny Hesperornises Call Is An overused Sound In Movies And I Don't Get It!

[@spitfirebird]

If you look closely at its foot you can see that the poor thing’s bleeding 😢.

[@user-sf9gs2pg1b]

Wow! Such beautiful feather designs. Fun fact: some birds that may look solid black to us, actually have colors that we humans cannot see, only other birds!

[@seekerlemm875]

Ooo! Cool .

[@davekitzmiller7586]

We humans can not comprehend the sheer color and complexity of the loon

[@LivingTheDream77]

@@UCgx7OseCrundqkE8oEVeobgonly birds can see in the ultra violet range

[@TropicGal777]

There's a pure black duck at my local park but when the sun shines on him there's blue, green, purple, pink, just a whole rainbow! Iridescence like no other

[@Lunar_Capital]

@@TropicGal777 The Common Grackle in North America has similar things going in with the feathers. When the sun shines on them, they get a slight rainbow-like appearance of purples and blues

[@ProffesionalZombie12]

He is as beautiful and haunting as his wail. Even in distress, Loons are such peaceful and benevolent creatures.

[@KaaneDragonShinobi]

Oh that's what that sound comes from. Huh. Also I'm glad to hear that you took care of him and that he seems to be okay!

[@tyraster8603]

That was my first reaction too. I feel like this is one of those sounds everyone has heard a million times without knowing what it is.

[@ScenePhotos]

I found him "crash landed" in the parking lot at work. Something must have scared him out of the water and since it was night he must have thought our lot was water and attempted to land. I did some research and apparently loons cannot walk. He did attempt to move his legs to get away but couldn't move. He tried flying away but didn't get far. He foot was bleeding a bit but it stopped on its own.

[@Valhalla_Heathen]

God bless your soul for saving this little fella, my friend! It was heartbreaking seeing the dried-up blood under him but I’m so happy to know that the loon was released back into the water. Again, God bless your soul 🙏🏻

[@KazumiKuwabara]

I had the same thing happen to me when I was 13! Virginian; I had to get one that broke its leg out of the flood containment area of my pool's pond after he tried to clear two ponds, failed twice, and then got stuck on his second attempt. Dude almost stabbed me but I was able to put a rubber band around his beak and wrap him up in a towel. Animal Control didn't believe me when I said I caught a loon.. till he got here and opened the box~ xD

[@henzcarltupas328henzcarltu2]

Loon's cannot walk in land because their webbed feet are too weak

[@zarachastellaris9016]

Poor baby! That call is so mournful!

[@yukiomarco5288]

Maybe a muskrat? Or a raccoon?

[@AnaheimZoo]

Aw, this little guy's situation is upsetting. It's so great that you happened to be around and stopped to help him. Can't imagine what another few hours in that state-confused, lonely, unable to move, exposed-would have been like. I know this video is nearly 10 years old, but good on you. You can tell a lot about a person based on how they treat animals. : )

[@slimyfarts5630]

It was so kind of you to try helping the little guy. That just warms my heart. :) I'm sorry about the people complaining. They obviously didn't bother to look at the description.

[@Valhalla_Heathen]

Exactly! I’m so relieved when I read in the description that the loonie was back in its water habitat. That really made my day! ❤️

[@RCT3Crashes100]

Scenarios like this happen quite a bit during the summer here in the U.K. - after it rains, the sunlight shining off surface water on tarmac can make roads look like stretches of water to birds in flight, and so it’s not unheard of to see large water birds such as swans come in to land, then get into difficulty getting back into the air since they don’t have enough space to gather the speed required.

[@Cherrycreamsoda1]

I’ve seen swans try to walk on ice to get across the water and the poor things can barely get by - the dominant ones end up fighting each other for ‘water space’

[@barrybarlowe5640]

Beautiful loon. I live in Pennsylvania and we had one visit the pond in front of our house for a few weeks. Beautiful sound. Never forget it.

[@CursedCorvid.]

Such a beautiful bird. The loon might have "crash landed" and got separated from it's partner or migratory flock. It seems very confused to not hear a response back from it's other loon(s). Poor Lil guy. I hope they managed to find them again. Thank you for taking the time out of your day/night to look after it! Loons are very, very vulnerable on land (because of their dense bones / inexperience to walk properly with their huge feet) and easy, EASY prey for any predators in the area (Even distracted humans! Since it was stranded in a parking lot, it could have easily been run over by a car 💔) Bless your heart, you did all you could for it. (And the right thing!) Much love and respect for you.

[@ScenePhotos]

Fortunately it was night shift and I can't remember if it was a holiday or if the plant was in Shutdown Maintenance mode. I was the only one there at the time.

[@anonymousalien7417]

It was heartbreaking to watch it as it didn't get a response. That long, howling call is specifically used to ensure that the loon isn't alone, and still has other loons around. Kinda like a beautiful Marco Polo game.

[@Zynet_Eseled]

They're too heavy to walk.

[@tylerhalloran9158]

I was today years old when I realised the noises In movies were from this and not a coyote or somethin

[@jodylien853]

Thank You SO much for hanging out with him. Anything could've happened by just 'leaving him there.' He's back in the water where he belongs. 💜💜💜

[@DucatiQueen]

I absolutely love this bird species ! The call is soo haunting ! Thanks for sharing and rescuing this little gem ;-)

[@Project_Prescott]

the other call creeps me out more than the wailing call

[@bogwife7942]

their call is so hauntingly beautiful when it echoes across water, maybe it's just because they remind me of home, but i feel their call somewhere deep within me. thank you for helping him get to safety :)

[@turbotreehouse9780]

I'm glad you added a description, because it really looks like some sort of loon torture and ransom video. Good sir, it's illegal to interrogate loons in this country. 🧐

[@ScenePhotos]

I did question him but the "patient" was uncooperative with my "medical assessment." lol

[@Queenmarie88]

Awwww bless his heart ----And yours. Thank you for helping him. He's beautiful.

[@roadrash3101]

Yes, it is true that Loons cannot walk very well on the ground because their legs are situated farther back on their bodies than any other wayer bird. They are fantastic swimmers, and diving is their feeding/defensive specialty. This person did a huge favor to the stranded Loon and likely saved it's life by getting it to water and releasing it. On land they can be easily taken by a predatory animal or hit by a car. Sir, you did exactly what was best for this unfortunate situation and just ignor the uninformed commenters!

[@Tui1x]

This Loon's Call Is Actually Kind Of Cute.

[@rocknloom2474]

Loons are such beautiful, majestic, & mysterious waterfowl. Sounds like a combination of a wolf🐺 & a whale🐋🐳 Such a poor innocent baby boo.

[@SHADEKING2542]

They are beautiful animals. I’d be willing to bet this is a once in a lifetime opportunity, to be able to see one up close like this. Glad you were able to help him out.

[@jessewru6425]

Thank you for being a truely humane human and kindly helping a lost animal in the night.

[@Boospoochie]

Bless your soul for helping this poor bird.

[@breezetheperyton7907]

Oh random cool fact about common loons, they sometimes mistake roads and driveways as bodies of water and get stranded. Loons are like a plane, they need a runway of water to take off. They can't take off without water.

[@nathaliefernandez6431]

That happened to this one, check the description

[@mmaida3358]

Nice story, nice loon. I bet the pavement didn't feel too good, poor guy. Good job though

[@M.e.g.a.n.]

Awww thank you for rescuing this precious bird ♥️ I absolutely love loons and grebes!

[@MrT_Rex]

I've read your story. You did very well, this majestic bird will always remember your kindness when you saved it. Thank you

[@sarahrainbowwebkinz889]

I love loons!! I live in Maine

[@EBThisThat]

I love loon calls. I find them mournfully soothing. Glad you helped this beauty here, too.

[@toybarons]

Bless you for helping this loon out. Thanks for filming him too. It's not a bird you often get a chance to be that close to. I love their calls. I find them very peaceful.

[@williamharris9196]

I'm so very glad you stopped to help this beautiful bird. Blessing on you for your kindness and compassion.

[@bobanderson7165]

Every Common Loon I see feels like a close family member I would protect. I am so relieved to see the outcome was a positive one.

[@Valhalla_Heathen]

God bless this man for saving this poor loon! Knowing that the loon was later released back into its natural water habitat made my day ❤️

[@Videoscoming]

you are so awesome for saving it sometimes they get confused and land on land where they cannot walk again you are awesome for saving it!!!!

[@bhavikasicka3098]

Poor thing is so lost and confused and scared. Thanks for helping her/him.

[@itsmegoomy2364]

Thank you for helping the loon. What a beautiful bird.

[@cheemsburbger6995]

Almost sounds like a wolf howl

[@meowmeowimacat3046]

Yogurt yep or saxonian

[@blenderbachcgi]

Loons are Canada's Wolves.

[@henzcarltupas328henzcarltu2]

@@blenderbachcgi exactly

[@blenderbachcgi]

@Layton T. Montgomery Yes we do. :)

[@Ghost-ql6tn]

Loons are an example of animals that are extremely adapted to one type of environment - the poor things don't do well out of water at all. I'm so glad you were there to help it before something bad happened.

[@briannac3909]

I’ve read stories about loons dying like this even after they’re rescued from the injuries to their breast, so thank goodness you helped, ik this vid is 10 years old tho. They’re so top heavy that they can’t walk long distances, just short little spurts between nearby bodies of water. They also need adequate space to take off from. Such cool birds though, love hearing their sound on a calm night.

[@natalia.a020]

I love loons, they're adorable

[@rickplesnik2570]

You did a good thing in helping this creature!

[@The_PokeSaurus]

ITS SO CUTE!!!

[@kirbcake]

Thank you for including the description. Far, far too many people will hurt animals and then film them for clout. You're a good person for helping that Loon.

[@catherinetobey899]

What a gorgeous little friend.

[@Sandi-ke9mi]

That’s the first time I’ve ever seen one close up and I didn’t realize how beautiful they are. Such unique feather patterns. Just gorgeous. 🥰

[@mysryuza]

That’s a beautiful loon 😭❤

[@rocknloom2474]

You definitely have a heart ❤ of gold for animals.

[@Mrshane288]

Something even more haunting about that call when you know he will get no response. Poor loon, glad you helped him.

[@alicia4558]

Aww, I'm soo glad you helped it. I was worried as soon as I saw the thumbnail because it wasn't in water. I came upon one just like this near my home when i was younger; coming home late from work. I think it thought the puddle in the street was bigger than it was. My mom, thankfully, knew all about them; she loves birds. The one we found was exhausted. I took it home for the night, we gave it something to eat and released it in a creek early the next morning. It seemed to circle back in thanks, before eventually swimming away.

[@munatiki]

Kudos to you for saving this precious bird

[@LoveForCrowsWildlife]

I love how he doesn’t care that you’re just up close to him

[@mattvalon4674]

I heard the Loon call, came as quick as I could.

[@IllHandleThis]

Thanks for doing your best to help him out. Nice to know people care about animals ♥️

[@SarandipityStudios]

Thank you for helping him!!! He looks so sad and confused 😥😥😥

[@TimeTheory2099]

I don't get to see Loons where I live. I do have mourning doves, they also have such a lovely and mournful call. 🐦

[@thakyou5005]

Wow... I want a creature like this in my garden! Its call is so mysterious and calming... and I never knew they look sooooo cute!

[@dianab9688]

You did a great job. We need more compassionate and caring people like you. I love birds, and I thank you for doing what you could to save this bird.

[@ok_barrett]

I am glad to know they were returned to the water. I never heard the sound of a loon so close, without any echo or reverberation. It makes the bird seem like a fallen angel.

[@2Jeffrey]

good thing you looked after him

[@elleo1864]

A beautiful Common Loon. So glad it was a happy outcome. Thanks for helping him!

[@amydason9332]

Pretty poor baby loon 🦆Love you loon🦆

[@it_is_i.mp4]

the loon is cute. and i'm happy about you helping it

[@roadbreach]

That's a cool-looking bird.

[@Peacock_girl]

Poor guy! I sure hope he recovers okay. He’s so beautiful! They really are magnificent birds.

[@pappaV001]

Beautiful bird, I always loved hearing them whenever I went camping in NH

[@user-fs5lc2dl7t]

Thank you for not leaving the Loon stranded on the asphalt.

[@GallowglassVT]

Poor thing. Beautiful birds with beautiful songs. Glad you helped the poor fella/lass. Hope they're still swimming about.

[@JBaxter-pi8oj]

Thank you for sharing the full story and for helping this beautiful bird!

[@fathhanaeuclidea9949]

Thank you for saving the loon. I hope the Loon is okay after that

[@Nat0964]

Thank you for helping him! You saved his life!

[@thehatchetman670]

Thank you for looking out for this beautiful creature!

[@JERZEE847]

Literally just had the exact same thing happen to me this morning when leaving work 3rd shift! Googled Loon, and this video was one of the first I came across! My co-worker scooped it up and took off t ok get it to water, after speaking to game comission and a wildlife rescue nearby.

[@Jessie98189]

Thank you for helping this beautiful creature.

[@StinkySeaGoat]

Thank you for helping one of Gods Beautiful Creatures

[@user-fw8ve1gc4k]

Aww poor little loon he looks so sad and scared thanks for helping him

[@eric2500]

Amazing how he can make that sound with a shut beak! WoooWOOOOOoooo to you, too!

[@gus473]

Thanks for the description with details! Crazy situation! 😎✌️

[@RainAngel111]

Thanks for the explanation in the description. I was wondering what the heck a loon was doing sitting on pavement. What a rare chance to see him up close

[@gloryflarea6226]

Omg. The poor thing. Thank you so much for rescuing him. Poor baby. You’re a life saver, quite literally. I’m sure he won’t forget it.

[@random32i8]

as a canadian this call is very nostalgic for me

[@colorado353]

I would love to see one in person! They are so pretty and love the sound they make!

[@tortellino6751]

Thank you for helping him❤️

[@edmontonhermit1156]

You are a good human and I can understand wanting to get a recording of his calls before he left. :)

[@henrimatisse7481]

you're a great guy and I appreciated the loon's call as well as your story

[@placebomandingo2095]

I listen to this call every morning, but didn't know how beautiful these birds actually are. They're always off in the distance, somewhere.

[@Madrush1]

Waw such a cute and beautiful bird, never saw one ever before since in my country Loons doesn't life here. Thought for a sec Loon legs were misplaced or something untill i realized it's a normal thing.

[@AnnSwanson-xu6wd]

I❤that sound. They very rarely come on land. The reason being that their feet are set so far back on their bodies. Not built for ealking/being on land. They are a water bird, built for swimming/diving. Thanks so much for sharing this w/us ScenePhotos.

[@Vekren]

Wow I’ve heard this beautiful majestic call on the lakes of Canada but to see it up close on a carpet is amazing. I guess he’s being rehabbed? Great video, the more animal videos there are out there the morr people and youth learn to love and respect them.

[@robin.watermelon]

Thank you for helping him 😊❤️

[@yourbeautifulbeast]

Thank you for helping him, and thank you for doing something for him even though the police an animal services didn't. Poor guy, that must have hurt :-( and been a little scary

[@baddnurse5443]

Poor thing , I’m glad you helped him 😢

[@PastelScene1986]

;v; poor loon,, I'm glad you helped the bird out!!

[@darkhawkthebad]

i was WONDERING why his foot looked wounded (i just read the description). thank you for releasing him safely

[@Vejur9000]

Simply of the most beautiful birds on earth.

[@mayonnaiseeee]

Wow, apparently their legs are so far back that they have to scoot along on their chests if they get onto land. So glad you helped them!

[@tatilima5640]

OMG, glad you to helped him. It's getting rare to see. Thank to help him.

[@daisymay6505]

That's the best sound to hear when out camping ☺️

[@kalynmiller666]

They sound beautiful when you are watching them swim in a pond or lake from a cabin near the woods.