western grebes exhibiting dip shaking during the courting process in california in spring

Western Grebes Dip-Shaking

Southern California, USA

Dip-shaking

Grebe mating is a complicated and predictable affair. During this courting process, grebes will dip their bill and head into the water, then raise up, shaking the head from side to side. This involves a low-neck posture and a conspicuous water splash. This is refered to as Dip-Shaking

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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