Western Grebe

On November 19, 2017November 8, 2017 By Mike and Christy

We usually do not see Grebes on the local pond during winter in our neck of the woods. However, last week, this Western Grebe was swimming in a small section of a local pond that remained unfrozen. Perhaps she if off course in migration and landed here to rest and refuel. Although it was a pleasure to see her, I hope she takes advantage of this weeks thaw to get back on track and is gone the next time I visit this pond.

25 thoughts on “Western Grebe”

Jodi

Beautiful!

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November 26, 2014 at 1:47 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks Jodi. Hope your day is a great one.
  
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  November 26, 2014 at 1:52 pm Reply
Jet Eliot

Wow, such an incredible photo, Mike. Grebes are tricky to photograph because they keep popping under the water. 🙂

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November 26, 2014 at 2:16 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Hi Jet, funny you mention popping under the water. I was all ready to get a shot of this gal with her feather all up on her head and she took a dip and the result is the somewhat slick look in the photo. Hope you are having a great day and have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.
  
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  November 26, 2014 at 2:30 pm Reply
Maya

Nice!

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November 26, 2014 at 3:32 pm Reply
Mike Bizeau

Thanks Maya, hope you are having a great day.

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November 26, 2014 at 3:34 pm Reply
inyctophobic

Very pretty

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November 26, 2014 at 4:18 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks. Hope you are having a wonderful day.
  
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  November 26, 2014 at 4:30 pm Reply
donna213

Really LIKE!

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November 26, 2014 at 11:46 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks much appreciated.
  
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  November 27, 2014 at 2:52 am Reply
Eliza Waters

Beautiful, crisp image. I love that red eye!

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November 27, 2014 at 4:16 am Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks Eliza, that red eye is something isn’t it. Sometimes it looks really cool to me and other times kinda freaky so to speak. Have a great Thanksgiving and enjoy the day.
  
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  November 27, 2014 at 2:12 pm Reply
  1. Eliza Waters
    
    I know what you mean about the red eye, same with loons, kind of alien to the eye color of most animals. Hope your T-day was a good one and your long weekend is enjoyable!
    
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    November 28, 2014 at 1:09 am Reply
    1. Mike Bizeau
      
      T-day was good but still work to do this weekend which is not too bad.
      
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      November 28, 2014 at 2:41 pm Reply
dianaashworth

What amazing and inspiring photographs — I’m off to find my long lens and tripod. Thanks for images to aspire to!

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November 27, 2014 at 9:10 am Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks for the kind thoughts. Hope you do find time to dust off that old long lens and give a look through it. Hope your day is going great.
  
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  November 27, 2014 at 2:13 pm Reply
Seize The Day RV Adventure

Great Shot!

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November 27, 2014 at 8:29 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks, hope your day is going well.
  
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  November 27, 2014 at 10:18 pm Reply
MJF Images

Great capture!

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November 30, 2014 at 7:55 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks, right place and right time that day. Hope you are having a great day.
  
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  December 1, 2014 at 2:14 pm Reply
aussiebirder

Great pic, your grebe looks more handsome than our Aussie grebe

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December 18, 2014 at 11:15 am Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks, The Western Grebe is really one great looking Grebe in my opinion and we were lucky this guy was willing to pose for us that day. We have several other types of grebes we see each year but the Western takes the cake for good looks.
  
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  December 18, 2014 at 3:21 pm Reply
LB

Beautiful bird and gorgeous reflection, ike

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November 19, 2017 at 10:09 pm Reply
1. LB
  
  So clearly, I meant Mike, not Ike 🙂
  
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  November 19, 2017 at 10:09 pm Reply
  1. Mike Bizeau
    
    Thanks LB,
    
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    November 30, 2017 at 1:53 pm Reply