. Birds of California : an introduction to more than three hundred common birds of the state and adjacent islands, with a supplementary list of rare migrants, accidental visitants, and hypothetical subspecies . Birds. BIRDS FOUND IN BAYOUS AND MARSHES 85 May. This species follows the habits of all grebes in covering the nest with wet vegetation and debris during its absence, leaving the sun to continue the work of in- cubation. Like other grebes also, it secures its food by diving, and then pursuing its prey under the water. The Grebe babies are fat, roly-poly youngsters, who tumble into the w
. Birds of California : an introduction to more than three hundred common birds of the state and adjacent islands, with a supplementary list of rare migrants, accidental visitants, and hypothetical subspecies . Birds. BIRDS FOUND IN BAYOUS AND MARSHES 85 May. This species follows the habits of all grebes in covering the nest with wet vegetation and debris during its absence, leaving the sun to continue the work of in- cubation. Like other grebes also, it secures its food by diving, and then pursuing its prey under the water. The Grebe babies are fat, roly-poly youngsters, who tumble into the water almost from the egg-shell, div- ing and swimming like experts when a day old. They seem to pick up their own food from the water, but the parents also assist with larvEB of water-bugs and tiny min- nows. The young Grebe. 4. American Eaked Grebe. " When tired, they are given a ride on the Tnother^s ; is seldom fed by having the food placed in its bill, but by a curious wisdom he is taught to help himself. Sometimes the bug is tossed into the group, and the smartest youngster gets the prize. Oftener it is laid on the water for a little one to pick up. The whole process is very like the way a hen places food in front of her chicks. The mother's watchful eye detects the first sign of weariness in the tiny swimmers, and gently diving be- neath them she gathers them on her Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Wheelock, Irene Grosvenor; Horsfall, R. Bruce (Robert Bruce), 1869-1948. Chicago : A. C. McClurg
Size: 2096px × 1192px
Photo credit: © The Book Worm / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
Keywords: ., bookcentury1900, bookdecade1910, booksubjectbirds, bookyear1912
