Loons: Song of the Wild features essays on loons by such acclaimed naturalists as Sigurd F. Olson and John James Audubon, along with contemporary writings, Native American perspectives, folklore, myths, and legends from around the world. More than 60 color photographs from premier nature photographers capture loons in all their splendor, while engravings and artifacts reflect the bird`s appeal in art and culture. Northeastern Naturalist said of the hardcover, Exceptional photographs ... beautifully conveys why people have always been enthralled by loons and their mesmerizing calls .