The Red Necked Grebe...

"Pair bond is developed and maintained through highly complex, ritualized courtship displays, including parallel rushes in upright positions and mutual presentation of green weeds.Pairs defend their territories with various threat displays, including spreading of wings, hunching, raising heads, or thrusting bills forward.Dives under water for food. Locates prey by sight. Captures prey by grasping with bill.

from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Sorry, behind in commenting, and photo taking for that matter. No time for creativity... I was fortunate to have a few quiet moments to myself this morning watching a pair of grebes fishing. Hope to get back on track tomorrow...