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"Western Grebe"
Western Grebe:    In 1985 the Western Grebe and the Clark's Grebe were split into two distinct species. Prior to that they were regarded as one. S.F. Baird wrote in 1884 (S.F. Baird and others, 1884, The Water Birds of North America): "... This large and conspicuous species was first made known in the "Report of the Pacific Railroad Explorations" [1858], from specimens collected by Drs. Kennerly, Cooper, and Suckley, at Bodega, Cal., in Shoalwater Bay, Fort Steilacoom, and on Puget Sound. Since that time this bird has been ascertained to have an extended distribution from the Pacific coast of Southern California to Shoal Lake, in the Fur Regions. ...". Lewis and Clark referred to the Western Grebe as a Loon and first spotted the bird near The Dalles, Oregon.


"... There are two Species of Loons. 1st the Speckled loon [Pacific Loon] found on every part of the rivers of this quarter, they are the Same Size Colour and form with those of the Ohio, and atlantic coasts.    the 2d Species we first met with at the great falls of the Columbia and from thence down [Western Grebe].    this bird is not more than half the Size of the Speckled loon, it's neck is long, Slender and white in front. the colour of the body and back of the neck and hear are of a dun or ash Colour, the breast and belly are white.    the back is like that of the Speckled loon, and like them it cannot fly, but flutters along on the top of the water or Dives for Security when pursued. ..."    [Captain William Clark, March 7, 1806, while at Fort Clatsop]

 
Blind Slough, Oregon ...

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Western Grebe, Blind Slough, Oregon. From the bridge crossing Blind Slough. Image taken January 13, 2008.
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Western Grebe, Blind Slough, Oregon. From the bridge crossing Blind Slough. Image taken January 13, 2008.
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Western Grebe, Blind Slough, Oregon. From the bridge crossing Blind Slough. Image taken January 13, 2008.
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Western Grebe, Blind Slough, Oregon. From the bridge crossing Blind Slough. Image taken February 17, 2008.
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Western Grebe, Blind Slough, Oregon. From the bridge crossing Blind Slough. Image taken February 17, 2008.


Vancouver Lake, Washington ...

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Western Grebe, Vancouver Lake, Vancouver, Washington. Image taken November 27, 2009. Canon EOS 40d, 400mm.
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Western Grebe, Vancouver Lake, Vancouver, Washington. HEAVY drizzle. Image taken November 26, 2009. Canon EOS 40d, 400mm.


... January 2009 ...

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Western Grebe, Vancouver Lake, Washington. Heavy overcast. Image taken January 4, 2009. Canon EOS 40d, 400mm.
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Western Grebe, Vancouver Lake, Washington. Heavy overcast. Image taken January 4, 2009. Canon EOS 40d, 400mm.
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Western Grebe, Vancouver Lake, Washington. Heavy overcast. Image taken January 4, 2009. Canon EOS 40d, 400mm.


... July 2009 ...

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Western Grebe, Vancouver Lake, Vancouver, Washington. Overcast. Image taken July 9, 2009. Canon Rebel T1i, 300z.


Eagle Creek Overlook, Columbia River, Oregon ...

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Western Grebes, Eagle Creek, Columbia River, Oregon. Image taken June 18, 2010. Canon EOS 7d, 400mm.
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Western Grebe, Eagle Creek, Columbia River, Oregon. Image taken June 18, 2010. Canon EOS 7d, 400mm.



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