Clifton used high-speed cameras to film rushing grebes on Oregon's Upper Klamath Lake (map). She analyzed footage with a clear shot of the birds' feet in order to track their step rate and how ...

The origin of the family name “grebe” is not known, but it somehow fits these sleek water birds with delicate necks and lobed feet. The species names all refer to distinctive markings on their ...

The basilisk lizard runs on water to escape from danger, using its specially adapted feet and a unique running style to keep from sinking. What's special about the grebes? These birds weigh ...

Its lobed feet—a feature that ... The studies widen our view of these birds, which evade enemies with apparent cunning. All indications are that red-necked grebes go to great lengths to care ...

A medium-sized water bird that feeds mostly on fish, the Clark's grebe, which is black ... getting within about 50 feet of it. She said she read online that the bird was still there today.

Once upon a time the Earth was mostly covered with water. Then, loons arrived. The water loving grebes were the next birds. The star of this article is the rare sighting of the western grebe in ...