This beautiful common loon repeatedly dove, but came up empty. It also took a break to scratch its head with its foot. 🥹 Common loons spend summers across much of Alaska, Canada and parts of northern states. They can be found across much of the country during migration when they move toward coastal ocean waters. 🎥 Courtney Celley/USFWS | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

At just 6 days old, Common Loon chicks can do so much! But they mature slowly and aren't ready to mate until around 6 years. That's one of the reasons conservation of loons is so important. Find out more about our Bird of the Week: https://abcbirds.org/bird/common-loon/ #ABCBOTW More video by Justin Hoffman: https://www.youtube.com/user/JustinHoffmanOutdoor | American Bird Conservancy