Red-necked Grebe (Podiceps grisegena) 

• HABITAT: Red-necked Grebes breeds on freshwater lakes, ponds, and marshes, especially those with lots of reeds and emergent vegetation. They build floating nests anchored to reeds or other aquatic vegetation. Red-necked Grebes breed primarily in Canada and the northern U.S. as well as across northern Eurasia, in areas like Russia and Scandinavia.
• They migrate to coastal waters or large ice-free lakes in winter. In Ontario, they’re typically seen from spring through fall, then head to the Atlantic or Pacific coasts for winter..
• DIET - Grebes are diving birds. They pursue prey underwater, using their feet to propel themselves. They can stay submerged for quite a while and are very agile underwater. They eats mainly fish, but also insects, crustaceans, and amphibians.
• FACTS - The Red-necked Grebe is a striking waterbird known for its rufous neck and unique floating nests. They pair up in the spring and stay together throughout the summer. They perform courtship dances involving head-shaking and offering water plants.