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Greg Lasley Nature Photography
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The Western Grebe (Aechmophorus occidentalis) is widespread as a breeder over the western United States. It winters along the west coast and at many fresh water reservoirs in the southwest. There are two shots of different Western Grebes shown here, both taken in June, 2001, in Sheridan Co., Montana, with a Canon EOS 3 and EF 600mm F/4 L lens and 1.4X extender on Fuji Sensia. See below for more shots.
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The four Western Grebe shots immediately above were taken at Balmorhea Reservoir, Reeves Co., Texas, in November, 2005, with a Canon EOS 1D Mark II and EF 600mm F/4 L IS lens and 2X extender.
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The next five images were taken at the same location as those just above, Balmorhea Lake, Reeves Co., Texas, but in November, 2006. The same equipment as above was used. The third show down shows a Clark's Grebe in the background. Two of the shots show a vocalizing bird.
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The next 14 images of Western Grebe were taken at Bear River N.W.R., Box Elder Co., Utah, in June, 2007. Some of the images were taken with a Canon EOS 1D Mark III and others were taken with a Mark II. The main lens used was an EF 600mm F/4 L IS lens, sometimes with a 1.4 or 2X extender.
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The two grebes in the next several shots are engaging in some courtship activity.
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Late one afternoon I found these two Western Grebes with their bills tucked and resting.
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