[SBB] Aechmophorus Grebe, Shoreline

["Tom Grey" <[[email protected]]>]

This one was out in the middle of the lake -- so I only was able to get
this distant shot.

I first said "Western" because of the face pattern. But when I looked at
the picture the orange color of the bill was pretty unambiguous. Also the
greater amount of white on the flank favors Clark's. Still, there's that
strong face pattern. And the warm colors of late afternoon sun can fool you
on a photo.

I know these two species can't always be separated, and maybe this is one
of those cases.

http://www.pbase.com/tgrey/image/41539043

Tom Grey


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