Loon Alert!
Loons can't walk on land.
Did you know that there are some birds that actually can’t walk on land?
Some water birds such as grebes and loons are excellent swimmers and divers. Their legs are farther back on their bodies than most birds. This feature allows them to move faster under water, although it also makes them almost helpless on land.
No, these legs aren’t broken. This young Common Loon is pushing his way through shallow water. The legs of loons are farther back than on most other birds.