Western grebes rush at Bear River Bird Refuge

Two birds called Western grebes water skate together, in a mating ritual called rushing, at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge.

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Western grebes rush at Bear River Bird Refuge

A pair of Western grebes water skate together, in a mating ritual called rushing, at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge.

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Photo By/Credit

Wayne Watson/USFWS

Facility

Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge

Ecosystem

Wetland

Recreational Activity

Wildlife watching

Photography

Birding

Species

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Media Usage Rights/License

Public Domain

Subject tags

Birds

Birdwatching

Migratory birds

Photography

Wildlife refuges

Wildlife viewing

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