Loons return to northern forested lakes and rivers in the springtime, usually in April or early May. The breeding range includes Alaska and much of Canada south to portions of Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.

Where are loons found in North America?

The red-throated loon can be found along coastal and tundra in the north as high as Alaska and spend the winter southward along the Pacific and Atlantic coasts. They can also be seen along the southern shores of the Great Lakes.

Where can loons be found?

Where can you find the Common Loon? Found in every province and territory in the country, the Common Loon is truly a Canadian animal. It spends the winter months along the Pacific and Atlantic coasts of North America, from Alaska and Newfoundland in the north to Mexico in the south, as well as in Europe and Iceland.