Walter Piper

The adult loon population in Northern Wisconsin has declined by more than 20 percent in the past three decades. And these days, loons are having fewer…

A researcher working in the Northwoods has found evidence that loons age. Scientists haven’t been able to demonstrate this until now because of how long…

A conference on loons this weekend put the spotlight on citizen involvement in scientific research. Wildlife rehabilitator Marge Gibson of Antigo’s Raptor…

Loons are still feeling the impact from swarms of black flies that drove most pairs from their nests earlier this year. There’s likely to be a 40 percent…

As many of us in the Northwoods are being driven crazy by mosquitoes, loons are being harassed by blackflies. High numbers of loons are having trouble…