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.
nature has no boss 
Great profile and reflection.
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HI Jim, that reflection kinda makes his neck look like a big snake but I liked it. Hope your having a great week.
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It is going well. Looking forward to family times ahead.
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Hi Jim, yes a bit of family time.
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Great image with that stoplight eye!
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HI Eliza, we always think of cinnamon red-hot candies when we see the grebes eyes.
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How fortunate you could capture this rare moment and share it with us…stunning photo, Mike. I hope she’s on her way now, too.
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HI Jet, she only was around this small pond for a morning so we can only assume she is on her way. Hope your doing well and your week off to a roaring start.
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These are amazing looking birds. When I was in Northern Italy, I kept seeing these things I knew weren’t ducks or geese and when I got home I identified them as great crested grebes. They are no doubt cousins of this charming bird.
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Yes, both are somewhat similar.
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great picture of this special bird.
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Thanks Paula.
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That’s a cracker!
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Thanks. It was a nice treat seeing this bird at this time of year.
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Way to elongate that neck, Mike. 😊
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Hi Tanja, sometimes I like reflections of water birds other times not so much. This time it worked to help accentuate that long-long neck of this grebe. Hope your week is going well.
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It is, thank you. I hope yours is, too!
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So far so good.
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