Low angle Western Grebe
by Bryan Keil
Title
Low angle Western Grebe
Artist
Bryan Keil
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Western Grebe on calm water, Gilbert AZ.Western grebe resting on a still pond, Gilbert AZ.Western Grebe The Western Grebe (Aechmophorus occidentalis is a species in the grebe family of water birds. Folk names include "dabchick", "swan grebe" and "swan-necked grebe A large, elegant, black-and-white grebe, the Western Grebe breeds in lakes and ponds across the American West and winters primarily off the Pacific Coast. The very similar Clark's Grebe was long thought to be the same species. Both species have a dramatic, choreographed courtship display, in which the birds rush across the water with their long necks extended.his bird dives for carp, herring, mollusks, crabs, and salamanders. Both Clark's and western grebes are often found in large colonies where calls and sounds can be overwhelming. Clark's grebes have a single syllable "kreeek" call, while western grebes have a distinct two syllable "kree-eeek" call. Though both calls are similar, the number of syllables can be an important clue for a bird's identity.
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October 2nd, 2013
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Dawn Currie
Bryan, Congratulations on your feature in Pure Nature Photography - celebrating the best of our natural world!
Anita Faye
Superb photography Bryan! Featured on Poetic Poultry! http://fineartamerica.com/groups/poetic-poultry-.html
Evie Hanlon
Really lovely image Bryan. Congratulations, you've been featured in Wild Birds Of The World. Evie.
Sharon Mau
. . . . ★ . . sensational work Bryan . enjoy your description as well . this is beautiful . . ★ . . . . http://fineartinternational.com/groups/dimensions.html http://fineartinternational.com/groups/fine-art-photography.html http://fineartinternational.com/groups/birds-of-the-world.html http://fineartinternational.com/groups/greeting-cards.html