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KC Foggin

Pied-billed Grebe (Podilymbus podiceps)

Part bird, part submarine, The Latin genus name for “grebe” means “feet at the buttocks”—an apt description for these birds, whose feet are indeed located near their rear ends
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Habitat
Chooses sites with heavy marsh vegetation but with some open water also.
Location
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA
Date taken
March, 2021
Scientific name
Podilymbus podiceps
Equipment used
Nikon D90, SIGMA 80-400/4.5-5.6 DG OS. plus a 1+1/4 extender. Hand held
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KC Foggin
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This is the first time I heard one call out. Pretty cool for me :)
 
Chris G6 UXU
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Lovely detailed close up pose, lighting and capture KC, lovely job and many tfs.
 

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