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    Two grebes performing a water dance.
    Bird swimming with chick on its back.
    Two grebes performing courtship display in water.
    Western Grebe swimming calmly on water with soft focus background.
    Western Grebe adult and young taken in central Minnesota
    Two western grebes swimming calmly on water during sunset.
    Western Grebe adult and young taken in central Minnesota
    A Western Grebe swimming with a chick on its back in a blue lake.
    Western Grebe adult and young taken in central Minnesota
    Two adult birds and a chick swimming together on water.
    Western Grebe family taken in central MN
    Two waterbirds with chicks swimming in calm water.
    Western Grebe family taken in central MN
    Two waterbirds interacting on a rippling pond surface.
    Western Grebe family taken in central MN
    Two white herons interact in shallow water surrounded by reeds.
    Western Grebe rushing taken in central MN
    Three ducks swimming and splashing in a calm pond near reeds.
    Western Grebe rushing taken in central MN
    Two swans taking off from a lake with greenery in the background.
    Western Grebe rushing taken in central MN
    A loon with chick swimming on calm water near reeds.
    Western Grebe rushing taken in central MN
    Two great blue herons standing in shallow water surrounded by reeds.
    Western Grebe taken in central MN
    Two ducks spreading wings in a shallow water area with grass.
    Western Grebe taken in central MN
    Two great egrets standing upright in water with wings open.
    Western Grebe taken in central MN
    Two birds swim in a golden-hued wetland at sunset.
    Western Grebe taken in central MN
    • Wildlife Photography Tours

    Western Grebe Photography

    About this Experience

    • Location: Alexandria, MN
    • Dates: May 19th, 20th, & 21st, 2026 (2 nights)
    • Days: 3 Days
    • Limited to: 3 participants – this trip is fully booked
    • Cost: $1,999 (per person)
    • Deposit: $999
    • Single Supplement: $425
    • Policy: All workshops are non-smoking
    • Balance Due: 60 days prior

    An exceptional opportunity to capture fantastic images of Western Grebes, Rushing, Weed Dancing, and more.

    Author, naturalist and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela is proud to offer a world-class Western Grebe Photography Tour / Workshop. Stan has decades of experience and has extensive knowledge of bird behavior which will help ensure a successful photo tour/workshop, allowing you to capture amazing images of these fascinating birds. Each two-day tour/workshop allows for multiple opportunities to learn about these birds while capturing stunning images.

    Trip Details

    • Hotel included (2 nights)
      • Single Occupancy Available
    • Transportation to and from the boat to the hotel each day
    • Comfortable custom boat
    • Transportation costs to and from Alexandria, MN
    • Meals, drinks, and snacks
    • Travel insurance

    Wildlife photography can be physically demanding. Often including extreme terrain- long hikes at high altitude, damp forests with uneven roots, sandy beaches that sink beneath your boots, deep snow, and frigid temperatures, or boats swaying under your feet while your lens tracks a moving animal. Conditions may vary by destination, or even by day. This is why participants must be in good general physical condition and health.

    You must be able to walk for multiple hours and carry your own camera gear. There are no exceptions to these physical requirements.

    All trips may not be suitable for every traveler. If you have questions about the physical requirements of this trip, contact Stan at stan@naturesmart.com.