This Pied-billed Grebe was bobbing along in a pond corner. A light breeze was making the water ripple and dried reeds on the bank made contorted reflections.
He was pretty close to the road as we drove by. He surprised me by not diving as often happens as soon as you get one in focus.
Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
December 25, 2025
What beautifully clear pictures. Yes, most often when I see these, they do a quick dive and I’m not able to find them again. Sneaky little birds. 🙂
Thank you, Rebecca! They are speedy, and can swim a long way under water–hard to predict where they will pop up!
Fabulous shots, Ellen!
Thanks, Donna!