Clark's Grebe
Aechmophorus clarkii
Synopsis: Nest and range is nearly identical to Western Grebe. Most notable are the records from Umatilla, Union, and Malheur Counties.

Habitat Associations:
strongest
Lake/Pond Shoreline & Islands (233056 acres)
strong
Edges of Freshwater Marsh (7439 acres)
lesser
Seasonally Wet Playa (11695 acres)

Relative Detectability: Fairly easy to confirm nesting by observing fledged young accompanying their parents. Colonies build floating nests in beds of sedges and rushes.

Challenge: Confirm nesting in northeastern Oregon.