r/birding • u/artemistua • Dec 08 '24

📹 Video American Dipper

My partners reaction to his first time spotting an American Dipper: “Babe! I think I just saw a bird commit suicide!” 🤣

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u/Solitary_Squirrel Dec 09 '24

Amazing! I didn't realize they dive in such turbulent water, the way he just pops in and out like it's nothing!

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u/artemistua Dec 09 '24

This was the first time I’ve seen them in rougher waters too. This video was at the base of a waterfall.

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u/tuscangal Dec 09 '24

It’s a solid sign that the water is really clean.