Western Grebe (43124634360)

NPS/Patrick Myers
With an almost comical hairstyle, western grebes stand out in the wetland system west of the dunes during spring or fall migration. With intense red eyes, they look for small amphibians or fish, then use their long neck and sharp yellow beak to capture them. They are also known for their spectacular mating dance, where a pair will run across the water side by side with their necks curved forward. Western grebes are one of 250 bird species that have been observed at Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. Our celebration of the #YearOfTheBird continues!

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