WebThis entry was posted on August 17, 2011, in bird identification calgary, Calgary Nature Photos, Waterfowl and tagged alberta birds, calgary bird blog, calgary birds, Ian Neilson, Nancy Murdoch, red-necked grebes. Leave a comment Sunday … WebSetting off crisp black-and-white plumage with a yellow bill and red eye, the slender Western Grebe is an elegant presence on lakes and ocean coasts of western North America. Along with its close relative, the Clark’s Grebe, it’s renowned for a ballet-like courtship display in which male and female “run” across the water in synchrony, their long necks curved in an …
Western (Aechmophorus occidentalis and Eared (Podiceps
WebRed-necked Grebes are boldly plumaged waterbirds with pale cheeks and a daggerlike yellow bill that contrasts with a sharp black crown often likened to a toreador’s cap (sometimes raised into a short crest). In breeding plumage, the neck is a rich brick red. The species breeds on northerly lakes and winters mainly along ocean coastlines, usually … greensboro nc aquatics center
Horned Grebe (Podiceps auritus), western population: …
WebThere are seven types of grebes found in North America. The Horned Grebe and Pied-billed Grebe have the widest ranges. These birds are more likely to be seen from the central parts of the continent into the more … WebCurrently in Alberta, western grebes are listed as ‘sensitive’, while eared grebes are listed as ‘secure’ (Alberta Sustainable Resource Development 2000). This project was developed due to the relatively sparse data available to quantify these rankings. In the process, surveying protocols have been developed and refined, WebHorned grebes are largely silent birds; however, during the breeding season, a variety of twitters, whines, shrieks, and chatter are given by birds with territories (Bull and Farrand Jr. 1988). ... Bradley Handford (author), University of Alberta, Cindy Paszkowski (editor), University of Alberta. Glossary. Nearctic. fm bank guthrie