4.14.22 A Pied-billed Grebe visits the slough and other fun encounters

As I watched the Teal swim back and forth (they’re tiny and stunning to look at) this small brownish grey bird swam into view. It looked different than all the other waterfowl present and soon enough I was able to make out that characteristic striped bill. A Pied-billed Grebe! I’ve seen these birds elsewhere but this was my first encounter of one at LaBagh and it’s always so much fun to see infrequent visitors pop-up in this tiny forest preserve.