Western Grebes Rushing Metal Print

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"Western Grebes Rushing" by Loree Johnson Photography.As part of an elaborate mating ritual, the rush is a dramatic, synchronized dance where the pair sprints, side by side, on the surface of the water for up to 66 feet (20 meters). These western grebes (Aechmophorus occidentalis) were courting at Putnam's Point, Klamath Falls, Oregon.

Loree Johnson is a nature photographer and passionate advocate for the preservation and restoration of ecosystems and wildlife habitat. She discovered a love for photography late in life at the age of 50 while living in Yreka, California. The desire to travel and document nature induced her to take an early retirement from a tedious desk job and go on the road. During her travels through the Western U.S. for six years (2014-2020) she collected a wealth of rewarding experiences and unique photographs. She volunteered for several National Wildlife Refuges along the way. Loree experiences profound joy in nature, and believes that all people should have the opportunity to experience it, too. You can connect with her on facebook. Or visit her...