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[jeffmcc]

I shot this guy this afternoon and had no idea what it is. The best I can do from Sibley's is a Horned Grebe which would be a stretch for here (Denver). Sibley says they do migrate through here, but our local Audubon doesn't list them as a bird seen here. Any ideas?

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[Liam]

It's an Eared Grebe, much darker than a Horned Grebe, which have reddish necks.

[jeffmcc]

Ah now I see it although our Audubon doesn't list it. Thanks Liam.

[Pat B.]

Ah now I see it although our Audubon doesn't list it. Thanks Liam.

Agree: Eared, in breeding plumage. Odd that your Audubon doesn't list: Sibley's Western has it as a Summer bird for it looks like all of Colorado (boy, is that map tiny!), as does Peterson's. We have millions on the Great Salt Lake now.

[jeffmcc]

Agree: Eared, in breeding plumage. Odd that your Audubon doesn't list: Sibley's Western has it as a Summer bird for it looks like all of Colorado (boy, is that map tiny!), as does Peterson's.

Our Audubon (last time I looked) listed only Bied-Billed and Western. I know I haven't seen any Grebes before. So I guess I'll just take the lifer and be happy about it.

[psweet]

In Denver, look out for Horned and Clark's as well. You can usually find both Western and Clark's in the summer at Chatfield Reservoir, and I believe at Barr Lake and Union Reservoir in Boulder County in the winter.

[Pat B.]

So I guess I'll just take the lifer and be happy about it.

Any lifer is cause for celebration! Congratulations.

[birdbrain22]

Our Audubon (last time I looked) listed only Bied-Billed and Western. I know I haven't seen any Grebes before. So I guess I'll just take the lifer and be happy about it.

Sounds like you need a new Field Guide there Jeff!