Alien Invasion

Prior to leaving the house last week advised spouse that I was putting the camera in the car just in case. Her response, "Just in case what? Is it in case an alien lands you will be able to get a picture?"

Today the alien landed, at least with it's red eye it looks like an alien. This is a horned grebe transitioning to breeding plumage. The horned grebe also looks very strange in breeding plumage.  This northern Illinois wetland is a stopping off point as it migrates north for the summer.

Extra: side view of horned grebe


Prescott Mill subdivision wetland.