Horned Grebe
Horned Grebes visit us during the winter, migrating from western Canada each year. They arrive in non-breeding plumage; a rather subdued coloring, but that red eye is quite beautiful!
Horned Grebe, January
Horned Grebes begin transitioning into their breeding plumage in March.
Horned Grebe, March 2025
By April, they are almost fully transitioned.
Horned Grebe, April
When the migration pull tells them to head home, they’re looking quite colorful on arrival!
Bay Photos by Donna 
That is quite a wonderful change.
The colours of the last photograph make the bird seem so vulnerable but beautiful.
Always such amazing photos Donna