Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Western Grebe In Louisville Area

Last week I was checking my BirdKY and IN-bird (sorry, I can't seem to find a link for this one) emails, and saw on both lists that a Western Grebe was being seen at the Jeffersonville, Indiana waterfront overlook! I went down there to catch a glimpse. Afterall, this could be my only chance to see one of these guys! Even when I went out west a few years ago, I didn't see one!

Western Grebe
Western Grebe


Western Grebe
Western Grebe

Western Grebe
Western Grebe

Here he has his foot up out of the water. A very unusual looking foot, I must say! Kind of reminds me of an American Coot foot!

Western Grebe
Western Grebe

 In this shot, he looks to be waving at us with his foot! He did this several times, I suppose he's just stretching!

Western Grebe
Western Grebe

He opened his mouth like this several times, but honestly I didn't hear anything. Maybe just a yawn!


Western Grebe
Western Grebe

As of yesterday it was reported to still be in the area! When you click on one of my pictures you will find a map on my flickr site! I hope you all get a chance to see this rarity!


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