The Bookshelf for boys and girls: Nature and Outdoor Life part 3 (1912)
University Society, New York · New York : University Society · leaf 40
ole means of livelihood. Not only is hemarvelously quick, but he can remain underwater for a seemingly endless time. In swimmingunder water he uses both wings and feet, andcan go for several hundred yards in this fashion.The loon, like many other water-fowls, sleeps onthe water with his head tucked… … HE ACTUALLY SUCCEEDED IN PADDLING UP ANDCAPTURING HIM. amika, was out for an early morning paddle. Itwas just after dawn and very still. Out on thelake he espied a sleeping loon, and by dint ofcareful paddling he actually succeeded in ap-proaching and capturing him. Proud of his cap-ture, he took…
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