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Wednesday, 20 May 2015

Wild Bird Wednesday 147 - Australasian Grebe

This will be a very brief post today - the combined forces of work, a birthday and a cat mean that I am rather pushed for time this week!

However, over the weekend I managed two short visits to a local pond and found these Australasian Grebes out and about.  I think these birds are more acclimated to humans than most grebes as the boardwalk by the pond is a popular venue for dog walkers and duck feeders.

So, I will let the picture speak what ever number of words they can.









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46 comments:

  1. TexWisGirl20 May 2015 at 03:01

    beautiful little things. love the fluffy butts on cute grebes.:)

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  2. Silver Parrot20 May 2015 at 03:05

    Very nice - interesting to see how different they look from the grebes we have here.

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  3. Carletta20 May 2015 at 03:11

    He's very handsome. I love the reflections with these Stewart.

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  4. Kenneth Cole Schneider20 May 2015 at 03:32

    Quite a handsome species. It is so true that birds can become so habituated to the human presence that they allow close approach. I find that birds such as the Limpkin and various herons in our local wetlands act very suspicious even at a distance, but seem to pay no attention to the crowds on the boardwalks of several popular preserves.

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  5. Hootin Anni20 May 2015 at 03:35

    PRETTY!!!

    My son's 43rd birthday is today.

    Enjoy your week...just don't make it too hectic for yourself.

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  6. eileeninmd20 May 2015 at 04:01

    Happy Birthday Stewart, I hope you had a great day! I love the cute Grebe, awesome photos! Thanks for hosting, enjoy the rest of your week!

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  7. Maude Lynn20 May 2015 at 04:41

    Oh, these are pretty!

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  8. BumbleVee20 May 2015 at 04:50

    hahahha....I love it ...pushed for time on account of .....the cat! You old softie, you!

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  9. mick20 May 2015 at 05:07

    Great photos of the Grebes. I have only ever seen them at a distance.

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  10. Author R. Mac Wheeler20 May 2015 at 06:24

    hmmm...I owe you critters...is that what you're saying?

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  11. Sharon Wagner20 May 2015 at 06:34

    Good grebes. I love their eyes.

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  12. A Colorful World20 May 2015 at 06:36

    Lovely birds! I bet they adore those thick reeds! Lots of food, and hiding places. Your photos are wonderful!

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  13. Brian King20 May 2015 at 06:57

    Wow, what a beautiful bird! Grebes are quite handsome.

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  14. Brian King20 May 2015 at 06:59

    I almost forgot - Happy Birthday!

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  15. Sylvia K20 May 2015 at 07:16

    First of all, Happy Birthday, Stewart!! Have a great one and many more!! I do love your Grebes! Such great captures for the day!! Thanks for the smiles, as always!!

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  16. Stacy20 May 2015 at 07:25

    Your grebe photos are fantastic! Have a happy birthday. Thank you for hosting.

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  17. Gayle20 May 2015 at 09:34

    Nice photos. Really like the colors of both the subjects and the surroundings.

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  18. GreenComotion20 May 2015 at 09:42

    Terrific photos, Stewart! I particularly like the 4th one where the duck's beak looks long, with the reflection of the reed superimposed on the beak.
    Have a Wonderful Day!
    Peace :)

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  19. Anonymous20 May 2015 at 09:57

    Beautiful little birds. Great captures, Stewart.

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  20. Sallie (FullTime-Life)20 May 2015 at 12:05

    Happy birthday Stewart! (Now that it is over, so I guess it is happy belated..). A sweet grebe. I love seeing the kinds we have here.

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  21. Anonymous20 May 2015 at 12:27

    These are great shots! Hope things settle down for you, and you find more time. If you do, let me know where I can get some too.

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  22. Jo20 May 2015 at 13:31

    Hi Stewart, these grebe images are beautiful. I love the reflections. I really miss seeing our Little Grebes this year... Greetings Jo

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  23. Margaret Birding For Pleasure20 May 2015 at 16:06

    Happy Birthday Stewart. Hope you had a great day yesterday. These are a wonderful series of shot of this Grebe. Sometimes I find difficult to photograph due to its often diving. Thanks for hosting.

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  24. Vineeta Yashsavi20 May 2015 at 16:54

    Lovely and Beautiful series...

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  25. Irma20 May 2015 at 17:29

    Beautiful pictures of the Australasian Grebes.
    Perfect photographed Stewart.
    Best regards, Irma

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  26. diane b20 May 2015 at 17:40

    I know very little about birds other than I like to try and photograph them. Is a Grebe a duck? It is a pretty one anyway. The reflections are fabulous.

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  27. Adam Jones20 May 2015 at 17:51

    Oh, they're quite similar to the Little Grebe. Not sure on the size but certainly in their general appearance.

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  28. Alastriona, The Cats and Dogs 20 May 2015 at 21:19

    Australasian Grebes look very interesting, thank you for sharing them with us.

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  29. DougPhoto200920 May 2015 at 23:36

    Happy Birthday, Stewart. Good grebe captures. Thanks for sharing.

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  30. Small City Scenes21 May 2015 at 00:01

    Very pretty Grebes. Here they are just Black with a dab of white on them
    MB

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  31. DeniseinVA21 May 2015 at 01:52

    It's a real beauty Stewart and your photos are fantastic!

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  32. Sheila at WolfSongBlog.Com21 May 2015 at 03:06

    I Love Grebes; what a beauty you have there. I remember watching a nature film on Grebes and it was beautiful! Thanks for hosting and for your wonderful photos.

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  33. Marilyn Kircus21 May 2015 at 06:14

    We, in the US have a pie-billed grebe that is very similar to these, although not as colorful. Thanks for sharing your beautiful pictures.

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  34. Marilyn Kircus21 May 2015 at 06:14

    We, in the US have a pie-billed grebe that is very similar to these, although not as colorful. Thanks for sharing your beautiful pictures.

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  35. Laura21 May 2015 at 06:37

    Wonderful series Stewart! I love the reflections of the grebes and reeds in the water.

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  36. This N That21 May 2015 at 08:49

    Sure !! Blame it on the cat..:)
    Ducks are among my favorite birds..Love their coloring or lack there of..Happy Birthday!! Hope you did something fun..

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  37. Florida Farm Girl21 May 2015 at 11:41

    Grebes have to be some of the most beloved critters on any continent. I love our little pied billed grebes, too. Even as adults, they look like little ones.

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  38. Linda21 May 2015 at 12:30

    The grebes are handsome but can probably blend in.

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  39. CountryMouse21 May 2015 at 16:35

    I love the reflections in these pics. Very cute, I don't think I've seen a grebe before. Happy Birthday! I hope you enjoyed it. The birds here that hang around where people go are usually very relaxed as well.

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  40. Phil Slade21 May 2015 at 23:17

    As you know Stewart your pictures could just as well be Little Grebe. The obvious difference to me is that you are able to take some great pictures of the Australasian Grebe whereas Little Grebes are very unapproachable. I must look up the actual differences.

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  41. Montanagirl21 May 2015 at 23:54

    Beautiful photos/birds, Stewart!

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  42. Mary Howell Cromer22 May 2015 at 10:37

    I love all Grebes, yet these are especially gorgeous in their colouration. Once again Happy Birthday~

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  43. Anonymous23 May 2015 at 00:02

    Great shots.

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  44. Bob Bushell23 May 2015 at 18:56

    Perfection Stewart.

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  45. Helma25 May 2015 at 17:54

    I did not know you could also link you post birds. UIK see beautiful stations in between.
    Greetings, Helma

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  46. cedarmerefarm26 May 2015 at 12:01

    I am sorry I have not been visiting much this week. It has been a crazy week for me as well. Was it your birthday? If it was, happy birthday Stewart. Those birds are beautiful. They didn't seem to mind your presence.

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