Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Pied-billed grebe

 Juvenile Pied-billed Grebe (Podylimbus podiceps)

I'm not sure why haven't posted this photogenic little guy. I took this photo in early August and by now it likely looks pretty much like an adult.

 Looking back

This juvenile has several brothers and sisters that I have only seen from a distance. But one day this little one was bravely swimming on its own  quite close to the edge of the pond where I was standing.  I was the only human there so no one had yet frightened it away.

Coming up from a dive, I think (I forget)

I am connecting to Stewart M's Wild Bird Wednesday HERE

46 comments:

  1. The last one is really charming. Great set of wildlife images.

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  2. Nice photos Camera Girl. You continued to educated me about the world of birds.

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  3. very nice to get so fine close-ups. Feel I can touch him!

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  4. Cute little chap. Occasionally a pied-billed grebe turns up in this country. But when they do you'll certainly not be on your own watching it.

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  5. Never seen this one before. Thanks.

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  6. I especially like your bird photos and the fact that you identify them for us who are not in the know.

    Darla

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  7. What a photogenic little guy!!! So glad you shared!!

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  8. What sweet shots of this little Grebe !

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  9. You sure got some great images....such a cute little guy. Or maybe gal.

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  10. Nice close-up shots. I especially liked your capture of the bird's reflection on your first photo.

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  11. What a cute little guy and I love your captures, EG, as always!! Hope your week is going well! Enjoy!!

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  12. Little sweetie! You can see where the expression 'water off a ducks back' comes from :)

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  13. He is cute! And I really like the reflections! His little tail is sticking up like a Pintail!

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  14. Very cute small guy ! "pied", like the french word?..(foot)

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  15. Ooooooo your Juvenile Pied-billed Grebe is such a pretty little thing. Great shots!

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  16. A new one for me, EG! I wouldn't have noticed the pied-bill if it wasn't in the name.

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  17. Just a beauty ! Great photos !

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  18. Precious pictures. The first pictures is especially lovely with the added reflections.

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  19. Well yes it does look like after a dive: a bit wet! Sweet!

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  20. sometimes we just have too much to share ;)

    and that's a wonderful thing!! beautiful images of this very handsome grebe!!

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  21. Love the reflection in that first shot.

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  22. So adorable. I am glad you were able to take great pictures of it.

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  23. A real bright eyed beauty!

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  24. Aw! Sweet faced little Grebe, with a tiny feather tail,..so cute!:)

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  25. Great shots of the rebellious teenager!

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  26. Your Grebe is adorable, EG♡♡♡ Love the 'Coming up from a dive,' Shot very much:-)

    Still struggle new Windows8.1 (^^;)

    Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*

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  27. Wonderful photos of adorable birds!

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  28. My favorite duck! Absolutely darling. I've never seen the juvenile before. Your images are so sharp. Amazing job!!

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  29. Awesome shots of this sweet little one!

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  30. What wonderful captures!

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  31. Beautiful captures. I wish I could get them to look so close.

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  32. Aren't the juveniles stunners??!!!! They remind me of winged zebras. Great close ups. I'm waiting for that perfect grebe moment.....you know the one:) It when momma carries all the little zebras on her back. I still haven't seen that one but keep crossing my fingers that it will happen:)

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