Alaska Grebe

~ Red Necked Grebes of ALASKA ~

Red Necked Grebe Migration

The Red Necked Grebe is a migritory bird.

In the Spring, they fly north to Alaska to their breeding grounds (shown in red on the migration map).

In late Summer, they fly back south towards the coastal regions where they spend the Winter (blue).

Grebes During the Breeding Season

This particular species of Grebes is the Red Necked Grebe, with its distinctive red plumage visible during the breeding season. In the Winter time, their plumage become grey. Red Necked Grebes, like Trumpeter Swans and Arctic Terns, mate for life.

Grebe Chick Portraits

Close ups of cute Grebe chicks...

Grebe Chicks Feeding

We are lucky to have Grebes nest at the Marsh and raise their chicks during the brief Alaskan summer. Food is abundant and the Marsh provides a relatively safe setting for a happy family.

Fighting in the Marsh

With so many different species of birds at the Marsh, altercations are inevitable. Grebes and Ducks are caught in a showdown... The Duck was quite brave, but was no match to the fierce Grebes.