There are seven species of grebe in North America. These are the least grebe, pied-billed grebe, horned grebe, red-necked grebe, eared grebe, Western grebe, and Clark’s grebe. Grebes are fantastic swimmers and divers. Grebes expel air from …

In Michigan, there are five different species of grebes that usually make an appearance on an annual basis, with some of them being extremely common, and others being fairly rare. Here is everything you need to know about these five species.

Part bird, part submarine, the Pied-billed Grebe is common across much of North America. These small brown birds have unusually thick bills that turn silver and black in summer. These expert divers inhabit sluggish rivers, freshwater marshes, lakes, and estuaries.

Feb 10, 2016 · The lake is lovely, quiet and well worth exploring with access to Lake Michigan as well as Bowen’s Creek leading to Arcadia Marsh. Yellow perch, steelhead, brown trout, crappie, walleye, small-mouth bass and pike make the lake exciting to fish for all ages.

While almost everyone is familiar with the pond and lake ducks, more often than not the average person needs to take a second look at one of their companions, the Grebes. The second look reveals a family of diving water birds with a strong presence in the West and an intermediate presence in the rest of the country.

The most widespread grebe in the New World, and the most familiar in most temperate parts of North America. Far less sociable than most grebes, almost never in flocks, sometimes found singly on small marshy ponds.

Pied-billed Grebes are relatively common in Michigan, and though secretive in summer, will nest even in areas with a moderate amount of human activity. Keep a close eye out on the water for this bird next time you’re near a lake or pond, including at your local Metroparks!

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Oct 18, 2014 · Setting off crisp black-and-white plumage with a yellow bill and red eye, the slender Western Grebe is an elegant presence on lakes and ocean coasts of western North America.