Can we tell if this Western Grebe is male or female? Unlike many birds, males and females of Western Grebes have the same plumage. Our team uses bill measurements and shape for clues: males are typically larger with straighter, deeper bills, while females often have slightly upturned tips. Even then, some small males and larger females overlap in size, making it tricky to be certain. This grebe is still growing, so what we’re sharing is based on its current measurements. Watch and see who guesse

February marks the start of the breeding season for the Great Crested Grebe and their courtship display is often called the water ballet! Will you be head-shaking and feather-ruffling for your loved one this #ValentinesDay? | RSPB

These birds really know how to step up their courtship game. http://on.natgeo.com/2gfgd2X | National Geographic