Red-necked grebe

The red-necked grebe is a waterbird that migrates between northern temperate regions and coastal wintering spots. It nests near calm freshwater like marshes, then swaps to sheltered ocean waters when the seasons change. These birds paddle through shallow waters with a low profile, leaving only their russet necks visible.

• Builds floating nests in quiet freshwater marshes and ponds
• Switches to coastal ocean waters outside the breeding season
• Dives underwater to catch small fish and aquatic insects