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This is a Breeding adult which you can easily ID by the fan of golden feathers at the “ear”. This image is from early spring where I spied it swimming in one of the ponds at the golf course where we live.
Fun fact- Grebes have lobed rather than fully webbed feet that sit at the rear of their body.
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Nicely captured, Deborah. He looks like he’s enjoying himself. Very clever title! 😉
Thank you, Amy! It did seem quite content in that pond. I think it’s back! I noticed a few Lesser Scaups are back too!
Good catch! The red eye shows up well!
Thank you so much, Denise!
English grebe comes from French grèbe, but that word is of uncertain origin.
I usually recognize French words since I’ve been trying to learn to speak French since the 90’s, but I didn’t realize Grebe was French! I suspect because I haven’t seen it with the accent over the e until now!
I’ve studied lots of French but wasn’t aware of this word’s French origin till I looked it up.
The red eye is striking!
It is isn’t it. Their golden feathers in breeding season make them so striking and handsome too. Thanks, Jennie!
I just ordered the boys a Halloween book each. The Witches by Roald Dahl for #1 and The Little Blue Truck’s Halloween for our Littlest. I hope they like them!
I hope you have a lovely week! xx
They are definitely striking. You picked two winner books, Deborah! 😀 Best to you!
I wasn’t sure what to expect from that title, Deborah. But that’s an adorable “red eye.” Hugs on the wing.
Thank you, Teagan! I’m so glad you liked it! 🤗
Another eye-catching shot. The water looks perfect!
Thank you so much, Paul!
I feel good seeing a grebe relative of my pied-billed grebe of these other day. They’re both awfully cute!
janet
They are! Thank you, Janet!
Dearest Deborah,
You sure caught that red eye in a wonderful way!
Quite a sight…
Hugs,
Mariette
Thank you so much, Mariette! xx
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Great photo, Deborah. Thanks for the foot info. 😁
Thank you, John!
An eared grebe in breeding…that’s a real find, Deborah. Wonderful that you were out there with your camera, as this is a lovely photo.
Thank you so much, Jet!
Sometimes get the odd one here but usually in winter plumage so lacks the golden tuft, nice capture.
Thank you so much, Brian!
Beautiful capture. 😊
Thank you so much, Irene!
My pleasure. 😊
Great picture! 🙂
Thanks, Pit!
Great title, Deborah! New information for me about the breeding adult. Golden feathers, lobed feet….who knew. I always enjoy your gorgeous photos!
Thank you so much, Erica! You’re too kind! xx
Awesome shot, love that beautiful eye!
Thank you, Donna! Me too. 😀
This is a great photo, Deborah. I love the ripples.
Thank you so much, Dan!
Handsome character and that red eye sure catches your attention. 🙂 I looked up the feet – fascinating.
Thank you so much, Judy! Their feet are interesting and different. It’s not something one tends to even wonder about it is it? 😀