A Bird That Lives on a Raft

Some people live in houses and even have gardens on the water.

The crested Grebe, an odd-looking bird about the size of a small duck, seems to think a watery home the safest place in the world for her family. She usually selects a lake or pond where tall rushes and reeds grow. From these tough materials and various aquatic plants, she makes a strong raft, plaiting the things together in a truly wonderful manner. Upon this, the nest itself is built. When the eggs hatch, it is a funny sight to see the little, tufted heads bobbing over the top of…