If a boat, predator, or intruding loon is too close, a loon may call or perform a distraction display called a “penguin dance”—rearing up in the water with its wings either spread out or clasped against its body and rapidly paddling its feet. Loons performing this display are experiencing extreme stress, in some cases because humans are ...

Spring is in the air, and the loons are attempting to impress each other in the lake. Watch this loon slide on the surface of the water like a penguin, slap ...

Penguin Dance: If approached too closely, a loon may call and/or perform a distraction display called a “penguin dance.” When penguin dancing, loons rear up in the water with their wings either spread out or clasped against their bodies.

Oct 1, 2021 · Northern Ontario's Common Loon is full of surprises! Located on McCool Lake North of Massey Ontario, we ventured off into the wilderness to go on a 5 day can...

May 23, 2023 · Eight loons in a "social gathering" on a Northern Wisconsin lake on an early, mid-August morning. This clip shows several loon territorial behaviors such as the "circle dance" and "penguin...

If a loon is flushed from its nest by human disturbance, it might begin to penguin dance once it gets in the water. While penguin dancing, adult loons vigorously paddle their feet and extend their bodies in an upright position above the water’s surface.

Sep 26, 2022 · Why are those loons…dancing? In the spring breeding season, some loons will perform a “circle dance” when they encounter other loons. The loons circle each other, alternating between dipping their heads underwater and staring at each other suspiciously. Often, this behaviour happens when a non-breeding male enters a breeding pair’s territory.

Jul 8, 2024 · The penguin dance is an aggressive display usually done by males to defend territory or chicks from another loon, predators or boats. It is a sign of distress that is energy intensive. Male loons will often yodel while penguin dancing, another sign of distress.

The Loon Dance When disturbed the loon folds its wings against its body and swims upright in what is called a penguin dance. With its wings tucked against its body it looks kind of like a penguin.

Oct 24, 2021 · Loons Performing Mating Ritual Dance. Gallery: Birds of Europe. Equipment: Nikon D580. Location: Iceland. Habitat: Tundra. Date Taken: 2021-08-01. Alan Murphy. Growing up surrounded by the beautiful countryside of Ireland and England, Alan developed a love for birds and nature early on. He was a quick study of these birds and upon immigrating ...