Western grebe headshot
by Bryan Keil
Title
Western grebe headshot
Artist
Bryan Keil
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
A headshot of a western grebe swimming by, 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 .I was happy to see this Western Grebe in Gilbert ,AZ .Fine Art America watermark will not appear on purchased artwork.
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July 15th, 2013
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Don Columbus
Congratulations, your work is Featured in "Birds In Focus" I invite you to place it in the group's "2020-2022 Featured Image Archive Discussion"!
Taphath Foose
Great shot, Bryan!!! CONGRATULATIONS, your work is featured in "Your Best Work"! I invite you to place it in the group's "Featured Image Archive" discussion thread and any other thread that is fitting!! 😊
Pamela Williams
Congratulations! Thanks for sharing in the aRt dIsTrict! ♥️ Your work has been showcased on the homepage of the aRt diStrIct! You are invited to archive your work in the feature archive in the discussion thread. BRAVO!
Don Columbus
Congratulations Bryan, your work is Featured in "Coastal Water Birds-Shore Birds" I invite you to place it in the group's "2019 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!! L/Tweet
Miroslava Jurcik
Congratulations, I have chosen your amazing work for Superfeature in Kingdom Animalia !! l/f/p
William Tasker
Hi Bryan! I agree with Rachel! This wonderful image has been featured by Wild Birds Of The World. L/F
Anita Faye
Spectacular capture Bryan! Featured on Poetic Poultry! http://fineartamerica.com/groups/poetic-poultry-.html
CAR WINDOW GUY -Bob Frederick-
I've seen one in these parts but only a couple of times at a distance - mesmerizing - excellent shot vf
Penny Meyers
Fantastic sharp capture, and such lovely soft water and background... beautiful work, Bryan! f/v
Marvin Spates
Wow this is fantastic!!! Hahaha I love the eyes on this bird!!! Nice work Bryan!!! f/v
Sharon Mau
. . . ★ . . ♥ ..☆ ☆.. . . Featured: :: Dimensions :: . . ..☆ ☆.. ♥ . . ★ . . . . http://fineartamerica.com/groups/dimensions.html
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