Eared Grebe, Bosque del Apache, New Mexico

Eared Grebe, Bosque del Apache, New Mexico - Eared Grebe
Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, near Socorro, New Mexico, USA (November 2017)

Seen at the South Crane Pond. This image was taken during a trip organised by Natures Images and led by Chris Gomersall and Ellie Rothnie.

Status is classified as Least Concern. Also known as Black-necked Grebe. For more information on this bird species see the following links:
Black-necked Grebe Podiceps nigricollis / Internet Bird Collection
Black-necked Grebe / Bird Forum
BirdLife International / Black-necked Grebe Podiceps nigricollis
ARKive / Black-necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis)

Shooting Time 16:31
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/1600
Av(Aperture Value) 8.0
Exposure Compensation -1/3
ISO Speed 1600

Latitude 33 50 59.8 N
Longitude 106 52 45.0 W
Altitude 1385.00m