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Western Grebe

Aechmophorus occidentalis

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Field Notes

Description:

Black water bird with white neck and red eyes. I can't tell which species it is.

Habitat:

Lake Hodges

Notes:

Dives under water and has a unique call.
Folk names include "dabchick", "swan grebe" and "swan-necked grebe"

Reference Links:

Western Grebe, Clark's Grebe, Aechmophorus clarkii

Species ID Suggestions

Western Grebe

Aechmophorus occidentalis

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NicoleB
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Comments (3)
NicoleB
You're welcome! Grebe's are special, they always make me smile when I see them :)
CindyBinghamKeiser
Thank you Nicole! They were beautiful and all over the lake. I'll update the name now :)

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PublishedAugust 8, 2011

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