Just like clockwork an American Dipper shows up at the same spot in the same creek each year. It is always a pleasure to see the dipper bobbing up and down and foraging for food under rocks in the water. This year the water in the creek is a bit low so we have yet to see the dipper dive in and go for a swim. Amazing little birds and so fun to watch.
Clear Creek in Denver, CO.
nature has no boss 
Aw, lucky you, Mike! Great shot and for once it’s not a grey bird on a grey background. Can’t wait to get me one next year…
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Hi Shannon and happy New years to you and your family. We hop eyou get a good dipper sighting next year as well.
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Great shot! I love these birds! Their song is beautiful and cheerful. And it is fun to watch them bob and dive.
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Hi, the Dipper is quite a fun bird and why all that bobbing up and down? Does it help in finding the food?
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So well adapted.
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Indeed.
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A wonderful bird, and always a joy to watch. Thanks, Mike!
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Your welcome and Christy and I wish you and your family a happy and snowy christmas.
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Thanks, Mike, and all the best from us to you!
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I never tire of watching dippers — lovely photo, Mike, and description. They don’t often dive, I’m sure that was fun to witness.
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Hi Jet, they are amazing little creatures and so well adapted to their semi-aquatic life. Hope your day is going well.
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Do you think it is the same dipper. That’s amazing if it is.
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Hi Stephen, well I can’t be sure maybe the same bird or maybe the young ones come back to this spot.
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Love this. I only was able to see one once–at Happy Isles in Yosemite. Love them walking along underwater. Perfect little birds. Thanks for posting.
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HI Patti, your welcome. Dippers are indeed fun birds to watch. We have even seen them plunging into icy rivers from frozen rock in the midst of a waterfall. Hope you have a wonderful holiday.
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