Eight different species of geese are found in North American territories. The most common are the Canada goose, snow goose and white fronted goose. Canadas, with eleven sub-species, are the most common of all in this area. Swans have an amazing 6-8 foot wing span. The great blue heron has a wingspread of up to six feet and reaches four feet in height.
Loons are strong divers, able to stay under water for up to a full minute searching for food.
They are large birds, up to a little over 3 foot long with wingspans to 58 inches, though are usually seen at great distances. Because of the position of their legs, loons are not able to walk on land, or take off from land. They need great distances to take off on water, but are strong fliers once they are airborne.