BACK COUNTRY BY ROBERT ADAMS
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ROBERT ADAMS
hile the sun rises, a freshwater diving bird known as a grebe swims and
feeds on insect larvae, tadpoles and small fish. This one is making wild
tropical sounds like from a jungle movie. Unlike ducks, they do not have
webbed feet — just wide toes. Also unlike ducks, these small shy birds do
not gather in flocks and can dive to depths up to 20 feet. Ducks are dabblers
and grebes are divers. If they sense danger they will quickly dive and reappear
in a safer place. They can be found from Canada to Argentina. W