Two western grebes exhibit the rushing behavior as they scamper across the water in a sunchronized dance in california in the spring.

Western Grebes Rushing

Southern California, USA

Druing the rushing stage of grebe courting, the birds rise up in the water onto their feet and scamper across the surface of the water together, running side by side. They stand straight up with their necks held high, their wings held back, and their feet churning the water like propellers. They rush for several seconds until the display concludes with a sudden dive. Rushing is not a race, but more like a synchronized dance.

For more on the Grebe courting process visit mikolnaturephotos.com/gallery/grebe-mating-season--early-action/

Photo © copyright by Dr. Edward Mikol.

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