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Western Grebe

Aechmophorus occidentalis

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"

1 Species ID Suggestions

NicoleB
NicoleB 12 years ago
Western Grebe
Aechmophorus occidentalis Western Grebe


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3 Comments

NicoleB
NicoleB 12 years ago

You're welcome!
Grebe's are special, they always make me smile when I see them :)

CindyBinghamKeiser
CindyBinghamKeiser 12 years ago

Thank you Nicole! They were beautiful and all over the lake. I'll update the name now :)

NicoleB
NicoleB 12 years ago

Nice spotting!

San Diego, California, USA

Spotted on Aug 8, 2011
Submitted on Aug 8, 2011

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