They are not tiny animals!

Western Grebe

I was so pleased to see him approach me . . . at first

Female Loon

Eared Grebe--has a tuft, unlike the Horned Grebe.

Closer

Male Loon

Dowticher

That bundle of fuzz has a little face dropping toward the water . . .

Closer yet

Horned Grebe with distinctive yellow stripe behind the eye

Thanks for the portrait!

Glad to see this pup come up for air!

At this moment, I realized that I had better paddle hard to avoid having this fellow in my lap. He chased me and repeatedly tried to climb on board!