Maybe not the prettiest

Gallery: AvianPosted July 20, 201176 views4 comments

Maybe not the prettiest face on the pond but with a propulsion system as shown he keeps his belly full of fish!
Had fun watching this juvenile Pied-billed Grebe diving, catching fish and preening at the refuge.

Larger version available, Thanks for stopping!

canon 7D
canon 600mm f4.L IS USM + 1.4 TC
F/9.0 1/250 ISO 200
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4 comments

Comment posted by Richard Ditch on July 20, 2011 at 9:18 PM

Nice to see this plumage in close up.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1031 Posts, 12705 Comments

Comment posted by Jim Hackley on July 21, 2011 at 11:41 AM

He looks like he has been diving, I do not think there is a dry spot on him, very nice detail on the larger image, way to go.

Registered on September 17, 2009, 302 Posts, 5535 Comments

Comment posted by Angela McCain on July 23, 2011 at 10:57 AM

Really some excellent detail in this bird that I find personally difficult to image. Not just their penchant for disappearing under the water, only to emerge at the other end of the lake, but their feathers are usually wet and highly reflective. Love that lifted leg. The eye detail here is about as good as it gets. I only wish for a lower angle., but cars are what they are-great for camo, not so great on height.

Registered on April 19, 2009, 367 Posts, 3589 Comments

Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on July 23, 2011 at 8:26 PM

Beautiful shot Craig. My only nit would be the oof dark area intersecting the middle line of the grebe.I love that you got that foot too.

Registered on June 30, 2009, 300 Posts, 5051 Comments