Western Grebes During Courtship

 

I photographed this couple last May just before they began their mating dance.

Western Grebes are known for their ballet-like courtship display. Male and female grebes run across the water in unison, their long necks curved in an elegant S-shape. It’s a mesmerizing sight!

I read that Grebes also perform dancing with weeds when they hold bits of weed in their bills and "dance" on the water. Unfortunately, I have never seen this dance.

Generally, life is good.