Large grebe with black back, grayish flanks, white neck with black stripe on the rear, long olive-yellow bill, white cheeks, black cap extending down over eye area. Good scope views initially. Was 150 yards from the shoreline but moved progressively further from shore, maybe 200-300 yards out when I finally got poor/distant photos. Surf was high enough to necessitate going up some of the steps to get a clear view. About 150 yards north of the beach access. Reported first by Sarah Toner. Also seen by Jeff Lewis while I was there.
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Large grebe with black back, grayish flanks, white neck with black stripe on the rear, long olive-yellow bill, white cheeks, black cap extending down over eye area. Good scope views initially. Was 150 yards from the shoreline but moved progressively further from shore, maybe 200-300 yards out when I finally got poor/distant photos. Surf was high enough to necessitate going up some of the steps to get a clear view. About 150 yards north of the beach access. Reported first by Sarah Toner. Also seen by Jeff Lewis while I was there.