The word "loon" comes from the Scandinavian word "lom" which means clumsy. This is no doubt for the way they move on land. No such thing in the water. They are masters of diving and surviving a life spent in the water with the exception of breeding and nest sitting.
The call of a Loon is a mystical and magical experience to hear. Few people are not drawn to it's sound and it has become a symbol for wilderness and connection to nature. I am bewitched, and in each experience with them, it has felt like a timeless connection to an ancient place. Sometimes it is so quiet I can hear the flap of wings of a passing bird.