Maureen asked -

> A tardy-plumed eared grebe has been a winter
> visitor for the past several years; perhaps it is the same bird returning
> annually. I'm going to do a literature search for any information about
> eared grebes' plumage cycles. If I find anything, will report here.
> Anyone out there who can provide commentary about grebe seasonal plumages?

I was at White Rock, BC Nov. 16, 1996 and took a walk out on the pier. I
was surprised to find an adult Eared Grebe apparently just starting to moult.
I thought they would be much deeper into basic plumage by then. Neither
Horned nor Eared Grebes have been written up yet in the "Birds of N.A." series.
When they are, I will check for info re. moulting sequences and post here.

- Jack



Jack Bowling
Prince George, BC
jcbowling at mindlink.bc.ca