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Aechmophorus occidentalis
Two Western Grebe (possibly male and female) swimming in almost choreographed movements
large lakes with dense areas of emergent vegetation or thick mats of floating aquatic plants
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Thank you so much! Yes, it was incredible to see/witness. I wish now I'd shot video of their movements as well as taken pictures.
Beautiful! The courtship rituals are incredible! There are very elaborate dances between male and female - they do indeed mirror eachother. Wonderful series!