I took a brief walk around one of my local wetland sites this weekend - its recently had a lot of work done to it, replacing an old boardwalk and such like. It seemed pretty quiet at first - which was not a surprise given how much disturbance the work must have caused - but eventually this Australasian Grebe (Tachybaptus novaehollandiae) emerged from the reeds.
As you can see, it was not a windy day! Also you can see how the grebe managed to dislodge a feature from its body when it was having a bit of a shake. Keep an eye open for the big, flanged feet.
To join in with WBW click on the blue button below the thumbnails. Cheers - SM
As you can see, it was not a windy day! Also you can see how the grebe managed to dislodge a feature from its body when it was having a bit of a shake. Keep an eye open for the big, flanged feet.
To join in with WBW click on the blue button below the thumbnails. Cheers - SM
i am glad to see that your A Grebe poses better than our Little grebe and these are erey good images. i am off again tomorrow to the i.O.W. but hope to be able to link in myself. Thanks for hosting and have a great week
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bird! These are great photos!
ReplyDeleteI love these little grebes. Any grebe is a cool bird really:) Reminds me of a mix between our Least and Pied-billed Grebes
ReplyDeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteWhat a little gem of a bird! Not one I ever managed to spot myself. YAM xx
Beautiful series, Stewart. That foot is amazing!
ReplyDeleteLovely collection of photos and I really like the reflections, magic. Cheers Diane
ReplyDeleteGreat photos. The reflections add to them too.
ReplyDeleteGreat series of pictures. The reflections add a special appeal.
ReplyDeleteShake shake shake those feathers!!! I love grebes and this is a wonderful series.
ReplyDeleteVery neat and nice shots.
ReplyDeleteThe Grebe is so cute!
Fine shots!
ReplyDeleteStewart, nice capture of the Australasian Grebe. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love those breads that look they've just been freaked out of a decade of life.
ReplyDeleteReally wonderful photos! The grebe is so lovely but also the water and the reeds!
ReplyDeleteMy what beady little eyes they have..Love the down..at least it looks like down..so fluffy.Nice series and wonderful reflections..That door gets a big Wow!!!
ReplyDeleteGrebes are so cute! Great images, Stewart. The reflections of the bird and reeds really add a nice dimension.
ReplyDeleteLooks like this bird didn't mind the construction at all. Hopefully, as the season progresses, you'll find many other species which like the improvements!
Hope your winter has been a good one for you.
Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteHello, The Grebes are adorable. Great series of photos.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your day and week ahead.
Awesome photos of the Grebe!
ReplyDeleteHappy Day to you,
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