The Common Loon

"Thirty years ago residents of northeastern North America noticed a decline in population of this “common” bird. When researchers began studying the birds they noticed high levels of mercury in their blood and feathers. The lakes where they made their nests had been poisoned by pollution from coal-burning power plants."

WHAT YOU CAN DO

• Because mercury is significant byproduct of coal-burning, reduce energy consumption and if possible switch your energy usage to a renewable energy source such as wind or solar.

• Support organic farming and gardening.

• Eliminate pesticide runoff and eat organic foods.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

• Visit Bird Web and WCS.