A mallard duck nest and eggs in tule drift on Adams Ranch.

A mallard duck nest and eggs.

Western grebe nest with bird in the background. Image note: telephoto lens.

One western grebe on its nest and five on the water.

One western grebe on the water and two on nests.

Herman T. Bohlman and William L. Finley photographing a tern’s nest among the tules.

Western grebe nest with bird in the background. Image note: telephoto lens.

Three young black terns on a nest. Image note: front view.

Two young western grebes and two eggs in nest.

Western grebe nest floating. Long way of plate.