Documentation of
Eared Grebe
2026-029
Observer Information
Reporter:
Sierra Focht
4384 E 114th Way,
Thornton ,
CO 80233
E-mail:
sierra.seydel@gmail.com
Other Observers:
Species, Date, Time and Location Information
Species:
Eared Grebe
First Date/Time:
5/6/2026 2:45:00 PM
Last Date/Time:
5/6/2026 2:50:00 PM
Duration (total time in view):
5 minutes
County:
Grand
Specific Location:
In a small pond off the highway (I was heading west to Kremmling), before the bridge.
Number:
2
Age:
Adult
Sex:
Male
Plumage:
Breeding
Viewing Conditions
Optics:
Nikon D3500 camera with Sigma 150-600mm lens
Distance:
Within 500 yards
Light:
Sunny
Description of the Bird
Both adults swimming in the pond. No calls observed. There was also a ring-neck duck at the pond, but no other birds present. Both has the yellow face feathers and dark body feathers.
Similar Species Discussion
I first thought, before looking through my lens, that it was a pied-billed grebe, just based on face shape. But, those face feathers are very distinct, and I knew right away it was an eared grebe.
Previous Experience
I know Western Grebes quite well, but this was my first Eared Grebe.
Date Documentation Submitted
5/21/2026 10:28:00 AM
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