Clarks Grebe * Rush courtship dance

The spectacular courting, rushing ritual of the Clark's Grebe. Recorded at Upper Klamath Lake , May 2021by me.
Camera gear:
Panasonic GH5 with Tamron 150-600mm G2
Edited with Vegas Pro

[@rouxchat6033]

Omgosh, Grebes are absolutely fascinating! I'm not at all familiar with them so thank you for posting this video. You really do amazing work. These birds ride so low in the water when swimming that it's quite surprising to see how large they are when they rise to make that mad dash on the water's surface. Ha, that was something to see 😲These birds are a must see. Looks like a pair of good binoculars are in my future, LOL. Thanks so much. I've subscribed, however, often I have no internet so my KZbin viewing is sporadic. Again, lovely video. Hugs from an Oregon nomad 🌲❤🐶😽😽❤🌲

[@JimHawkins1]

Thànk you. Glad you enjoyed.

[@JimHawkins1]

They do look much larger when they do their dance than when they are just swimming. I think they are able to somehow puff up their bodies. I know that they puff up their faces and neck prior, so that's what makes me believe they can do so with the rest.

[@rpgfanatic9719]

So this is what Naruto and Sasuke were actually doing in the valley of end, a mating ritual, It all makes sense now.

[@pitterpinsvendrum]

thankful hugely for this sound, lovely, terrific piece of video!

[@JimHawkins1]

Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed. 🙏

[@mirandazhou1660]

Amazing video, thanks so much for sharing. I’ve never seen one before. They’re on my list.

[@JimHawkins1]

Thank you so much. It is my pleasure.

[@arkleston3299]

This is so entertaining 😀 thank you!

[@JimHawkins1]

Thank you!

[@neonbirding2680]

This video needs to be seen. I've only seen Clark's Grebe one at a time. This is epic.

[@JimHawkins1]

Well thank you. Tell your friends and be sure to share 😊. Although there are quite a few similar vids on YT, this one IS the best 😄. Thanks again I appreciate your kind comments

[@neonbirding2680]

This is fantastic. Great capture for these birds and their rituals. How do you move the camera and still keep smoothness to your shots?

[@JimHawkins1]

Practice, practice, and more practice. A decent video head helps too. I use the Manfrotto nitrotech 608. Thanks for the positive comment. 👊

[@neonbirding2680]

@@JimHawkins1 . Thanks. Keep up the great work.

[@nancyperlaza4787]

Absolutely breathtaking. There are no words to describe such beauty. This will stay with me forever.

[@JimHawkins1]

@@nancyperlaza4787 Wow Nancy. Thank you so much 🙏🏻. Very glad you enjoyed and I very much appreciate your positive comment.

[@theguyinthenorthwest2571]

Awesome footage, Jim. I need to get there one of these days!

[@JimHawkins1]

I just love it down there. The whole area down to Tule Lake and beyond is phenomenal.

[@toddoconnor840]

These birds are very impressive and intelligent, they got the moves

[@JimHawkins1]

Yes they are very talented 😀

[@saritasaluja5821]

Beautiful 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@JimHawkins1]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed the show.