western grebe [aechmophorus occidentalis] on surfers knoll beach at mcgrath state park in ventura california usa

adult aechmophorus america animal bay beach beak bill bird birding black brown california cap central coastal estuary eye gray grebe knoll lake malibu marsh mohawk mullett nature neck occidentalis olive oxnard preserve rare red running sand shadow southern states surfers tidal travel united usa ventura watching water western wetland white wildlife winter yellow