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Birdwatch: little grebes reach for their muted winter wardrobe

Birdwatch: little grebes reach for their muted winter wardrobe

September 25, 2022September 23, 2022 Supertrooper Leave a comment

From the depths of the reedbed comes a sound like a whinnying horse. This is no aquatic equestrian, however, but our smallest waterbird: the aptly named little grebe. Their small size and habit of skulking around the edge of ponds and lakes means these birds are easy to miss. That’s especially true here on the […]

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Birds “Walk” on Water to Impress Mates

Birds “Walk” on Water to Impress Mates

May 3, 2015December 23, 2019 Supertrooper 2 Comments

If you think dating is hard, be glad you’re not a grebe. These North American waterbirds have high standards when it comes to attracting and keeping a mate: If either a male or female grebe can’t “walk” on water, they’re out of luck. Western and Clark’s grebes engage in a maneuver called rushing during the […]

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Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge by Don Getty

Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge by Don Getty

August 18, 2013December 23, 2019 Don Getty Leave a comment

Whether you are an avid birder, or an obsessed nature photographer as I am, the Bird River Migratory Bird Refuge can be a wonderful location to observe and photograph a wide variety of birds. Over the years I have photographed at the Refuge many times. My most recent visit was in April 2013 and all […]

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