Red-necked Grebe - White Rock Pier, BC There is one location in Metro Vancouver you can see all 6 Canadian grebes, and this is at White Rock Pier. Red-necked grebes are relatively common near the breakwater and further out into the bay, diving for fish and crustaceans with their long pointed bill. Fun fact about the Red-necked grebe is, they eat their own feathers which might be to help with the sharp edges of the bones and shells they swallow. Although striking in the summer, not a pretty bird in the winter, but better bland than someone's supper! Michael W Klotz 2020 - www.TheBirdBlogger.com
Red-necked Grebe - White Rock Pier, BC
There is one location in Metro Vancouver you can see all 6 Canadian grebes, and that is White Rock Pier. Red-necked grebes are relatively common near the breakwater and further out into the bay, diving for fish and crustaceans with their long pointed bill. Fun fact about the Red-necked grebe is, they eat their own feathers which might be to help with the sharp edges of the bones and shells they swallow. Although striking in the summer, not a pretty bird in the winter, but better bland than someone's supper!