This video series was created and produced by young professionals and focuses on the rare, yellow-billed loon and the collaborative research that is helping scientists understand and conserve this iconic species in the face of environmental change. How will loons adapt? What can you do to help? We welcome you to watch these videos to find out more.  

Yellow-Billed Loons in A Changing Arctic:  Video Series Playlist 

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Black and white bird and yellow bill on the water

The yellow-billed loon is a migratory bird. Solitary pairs breed on lakes in the arctic tundra of the United States, Russia, and Canada from June to September. During the remainder of the year the species winters in more southern coastal waters of the Pacific Ocean and the Norway and North Seas...

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The Migratory Bird Program works with partners to protect, restore and conserve bird populations and their habitats for the benefit of future generations by: ensuring long-term ecological sustainability of all migratory bird populations, increasing socioeconomic benefits derived from birds,...
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Washington,DC

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Alaska Migratory Birds Office
Alaska is home to more than 470 species of birds. Most are migratory birds for which the Fish and Wildlife Service is responsible under international treaties and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. While some of the birds stay in Alaska year-round, most migrate to Canada, Central America, South America...
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Anchorage,AK

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