The Horned Grebe is frequently seen on the Lake, except, alas, when it is in its spectacular breeding plumage. From May to September it heads farther north to breed.
Nevertheless, while it is here, it is fun to watch as it repeatedly dives for fish. It seems to have a rather low success rate. This morning, I watched one dive dozens of times as it swam back and forth along the lakeshore, and only once did it come up with a small morsel.
The Horned Greb dives.
On one occasion it surfaced with a small fish.
And then, seemingly, the grebe poses.
Beautiful. Love it’s pose.
Beautiful – love the water droplets and reflection.