The Western Grebe was still present as of about 3:15 P.M. when I left.
Perhaps due to all the activity near the Memorial Union, it had moved
farther west. I was able to get a barely identifiable view with binoculars
from the Limnology Center and made the mistake of walking west on the
lakeshore path. The vegetation between the path and the lake blocked my
view, so I returned to the Limnology Center, this time with my scope, and
was able to get excellent scope views from the wooden pier just east of the
center. It did not seemed to be disturbed by the paddleboarders and
sailboats, so perhaps it is used to hanging out around marinas.
Nice find Paul! Thanks to all those who updated.
Thomas Wood, Menomonee Falls, Waukesha County
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From: wisbirdn-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:wisbirdn-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of Samuel J. Krerowicz
Sent: Saturday, July 25, 2015 1:05 PM
To: wisbirdn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [wisb] Re: Western Grebe on Lake Mendota, Madison
The western grebe was still just west of the Limnology building pier as of
12:50.
Sam Krerowicz
Madison, WI
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From: wisbirdn-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <wisbirdn-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> on
behalf of John K <johnny.phoenix13@xxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, July 25, 2015 12:30 PM
To: npope49@xxxxxxxxx; wisbirdn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [wisb] Re: Western Grebe on Lake Mendota, Madison
As of 12:25 PM it has moved west again and is west of the Limnology building
pier. I observed it catch a few small fish near the swimming area, so I
assume it will continue to use the entire terrace area as the day
progresses.
John Kivikoski
Rural Iowa County, WI
On Sat, Jul 25, 2015 at 11:40 John K <johnny.phoenix13@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
It's by the swimming pier at the Union at 11:39 AM On Sat, Jul 25,
2015 at 08:15 Nolan Pope <npope49@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
There definitely is a Western Grebe on Lake Mendota. This morning, it
was about 100 feet from shore by the Limnology Bldg. Just west of the
pier. It moves around, diving frequently, and was not visible when I
first arrived.
Nolan Pope
Madison
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