I rarely get close enough to Common Loons to get a decent photo, as they typically swim far from the shores of our local lakes.

An unexpected bonus to find a pair of loons near the shore, but I had to climb through a lot of shrubbery to get a clear view.
Retired Minnesota state park ranger and photo naturalist Paul Sundberg has posted an exceptional three-day photo story of a loon family that is a must-share with my readers. Please click on the link below to view Paul’s photos and description of the first three days of loon chicks’ lives.
http://www.paulsundbergphotography.com/Photo-of-the-Week/Photo-of-the-Week-2016/July-8-2016/
Awesome!
Wonderful capture, definitely worth the climb.