podilymbus podiceps – Page 2 – Feathered Photography

Strange Bathing Behavior From A Pied-billed Grebe

After this many years of observing birds carefully I seldom see behaviors that are new to me in common species. But 12 days ago I did.

My Best Photo(s) Yet Of A Grebe Amputating A Crayfish Claw

I’ve photographed this feeding behavior before but those photos have never been this clear and detailed.

This Is How Sneaky A Thieving Grebe Can Be

I knew Pied-billed Grebes were thieves but until yesterday I had no idea how incredibly sneaky their thievery can be. They’re notorious and highly skilled kleptoparasites (food-stealers) but this particular bird has refined the art of theft to the point of mastery and beyond.

Crayfish Flipping Off Its Grebe Tormentor

Yes, it’s what you think it is.

Pied-billed Grebe – A Strategy For A Fish Too Big

Maybe some birds are “smarter” than we think they are.

Another Pied-billed Grebe With Yet Another Crayfish

Crayfish seem to be the preferred meal of Pied-billed Grebes at a local pond near my home.

“Gradual Diving” Pied-billed Grebe

This is only the third time I’ve been able to photograph this behavior.

Pied-billed Grebes – Maniacal Kleptoparasites

I know of no bird that is more inclined to steal food from other members of its own species than Pied-billed Grebes.

A Harassed Grebe And A Barn Owl Yesterday Morning At Farmington

I almost didn’t go shooting yesterday because birds have been slow but one of my mantras is “you never know unless you go”, so go I went. I’m very glad I did.

Pied-billed Grebe – The Wing-flap That Wouldn’t Quit

This exhibition put all other wing-flaps I’ve seen to shame.

26 Pied-billed Grebes In A Struggle To Survive A Cold Spell

When temperatures get this cold and nearly all fresh water freezes up some bird species are at a distinct disadvantage. Pied-billed Grebes are among them.