Grebes are rarely seen on land as their legs are set far back on their body which causes them to walk poorly. However, this leg location is perfect for swimming underwater to catch prey.
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Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Watery Wednesday--Pied Bill Grebe
A trip out to Branched Oak Lake State Recreation Area this afternoon yielded only one photo.
Pied-billed Grebe
Grebes are rarely seen on land as their legs are set far back on their body which causes them to walk poorly. However, this leg location is perfect for swimming underwater to catch prey.
Check out other Watery Wednesday photos
Grebes are rarely seen on land as their legs are set far back on their body which causes them to walk poorly. However, this leg location is perfect for swimming underwater to catch prey.
Check out other Watery Wednesday photos
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11 comments:
Just one shot - but it's a characterful one. A great-looking chap.
Nice shot! It's very interesting to watch the different ways that birds such as grebes dive!
that is a pretty little bird, cute face........
Gill in Canada
What a little darling. Beautiful photo.
Margaret
I love the pied bill grebes, this is a lovely shot.
Great shot of the bird.
Hope your having a great week!
Guy
Regina In Pictures
What a wonderful photo. He looks very content, just like he owns the place.
What a cutie! I rarely say that about waterfowl, they're usually more obnoxious than anything, but this guy is cute.
I thought I saw it smiling ... Nice post!
I'll bet the grebe knows how to waggle those tail feathers, too.
Sweet. I have a hard time telling a wood duck from a swan (well, not quite that bad), but you inspire me to learn better ID.
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