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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! 😉
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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!
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Good catch! The red eye shows up well!
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Thank you so much, Denise!
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English grebe comes from French grèbe, but that word is of uncertain origin.
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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!
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I’ve studied lots of French but wasn’t aware of this word’s French origin till I looked it up.
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The red eye is striking!
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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
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They are definitely striking. You picked two winner books, Deborah! 😀 Best to you!
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I wasn’t sure what to expect from that title, Deborah. But that’s an adorable “red eye.” Hugs on the wing.
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Thank you, Teagan! I’m so glad you liked it! 🤗
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Another eye-catching shot. The water looks perfect!
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Thank you so much, Paul!
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I feel good seeing a grebe relative of my pied-billed grebe of these other day. They’re both awfully cute!
janet
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They are! Thank you, Janet!
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Dearest Deborah,
You sure caught that red eye in a wonderful way!
Quite a sight…
Hugs,
Mariette
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Thank you so much, Mariette! xx
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Great photo, Deborah. Thanks for the foot info. 😁
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Thank you, John!
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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.
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Thank you so much, Jet!
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Sometimes get the odd one here but usually in winter plumage so lacks the golden tuft, nice capture.
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Thank you so much, Brian!
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Beautiful capture. 😊
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Thank you so much, Irene!
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My pleasure. 😊
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Great picture! 🙂
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Thanks, Pit!
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Great title, Deborah! New information for me about the breeding adult. Golden feathers, lobed feet….who knew. I always enjoy your gorgeous photos!
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Thank you so much, Erica! You’re too kind! xx
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Awesome shot, love that beautiful eye!
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Thank you, Donna! Me too. 😀
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This is a great photo, Deborah. I love the ripples.
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Thank you so much, Dan!
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Handsome character and that red eye sure catches your attention. 🙂 I looked up the feet – fascinating.
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Thank you so much, Judy! Their feet are interesting and different. It’s not something one tends to even wonder about it is it? 😀
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