tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post2708229720359974780..comments2024-03-29T08:34:02.673+11:00Comments on Paying Ready Attention - Photo Gallery: Wild Bird Wednesday 269 - Great Crested GrebeStewart Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04622420206244603688noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-63668704316452221302017-09-27T08:21:03.858+10:002017-09-27T08:21:03.858+10:00I saw the Grebes last week, and ended up sleeping ...I saw the Grebes last week, and ended up sleeping most of the week...part of what is going on in my life, lots of naps that I am not used to. I remembered seeing your Grebes which are some of my favorite birds...you did a great job in the beautiful captures that you got and shared. Well done~Mary Howell Cromerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05473298562829352582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-75827462750765334382017-09-25T12:46:50.550+10:002017-09-25T12:46:50.550+10:00What beautiful birds. Many of our early bird cons...What beautiful birds. Many of our early bird conservation efforts in the USA were also because of the hat trade. That includes Malheur Wildlife Refuge in south eastern Oregon (famous because of the 'occupiers' last winter - grrrr!). Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17433260552425620150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-5639439405530871572017-09-24T19:53:20.939+10:002017-09-24T19:53:20.939+10:00It's a great species, which we do not have in ...It's a great species, which we do not have in North America, unfortunately. I look forward to seeing it whenever I travel to areas where it occurs. I hope to encounter it in Europe shortly and in Australia next year. Lots to look forward to!David M. Gascoigne,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-28412187498605527242017-09-23T01:43:15.532+10:002017-09-23T01:43:15.532+10:00Really wonderful photos, Stewart! I'm home ag...Really wonderful photos, Stewart! I'm home again and it will take me a few days to get caught up!A Colorful Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06890388727784255219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-47600737594646130462017-09-22T12:57:31.116+10:002017-09-22T12:57:31.116+10:00Bird behavior keeps me coming back for more. I can...Bird behavior keeps me coming back for more. I can almost imagine the conversation taking place among your Grebes. Thanks for sharing and hosting, Stewart. Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17908661075159862095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-21181494262995712542017-09-22T08:39:33.139+10:002017-09-22T08:39:33.139+10:00Love the pictures of the Grebes in the reeds..Pret...Love the pictures of the Grebes in the reeds..Pretty shots..I have no birdies for you..Have a happy weekend.This N Thathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14660035693962636210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-21826178099161032702017-09-21T08:32:29.101+10:002017-09-21T08:32:29.101+10:00Great captures, Stewart! The Grebe is such a neat ...Great captures, Stewart! The Grebe is such a neat bird! Hope you're seeing the light at the end of the tunnel!Inspired By Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09846209740481251443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-15881986521721385662017-09-21T06:29:55.515+10:002017-09-21T06:29:55.515+10:00Stewart, these are such attractive birds!!! I nev...Stewart, these are such attractive birds!!! I never knew what a Grebe was until I was vacationing in Aruba, went to the bird "sanctuary" and saw this bird, which a man who appeared to be very knowledgeable, told me!!!...:)JPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-37115372396393251602017-09-21T05:55:05.263+10:002017-09-21T05:55:05.263+10:00Love these birds and these are some great shots. W...Love these birds and these are some great shots. Well done DianeRhodesiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159888599601532530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-54130266868728437712017-09-21T04:22:35.625+10:002017-09-21T04:22:35.625+10:00What a great series, Stewart! We only have one spe...What a great series, Stewart! We only have one species of Grebe here in Florida that breeds, the small Pied-billed Grebe. <br />Love the rich colors of the Great Crested Grebe.Wally Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01121368850135565674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-45015577158149662472017-09-20T23:14:27.865+10:002017-09-20T23:14:27.865+10:00Stewart, great captures of the Great Crested Grebe...Stewart, great captures of the Great Crested Grebe. Thanks for sharing.photodoughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743431424843661434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-32241184857389582072017-09-20T22:57:57.121+10:002017-09-20T22:57:57.121+10:00Nice shots of the dancing GrebeNice shots of the dancing GrebeCloudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853753108637831069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-86744722833178094872017-09-20T22:35:41.189+10:002017-09-20T22:35:41.189+10:00Like all of Mother's creatures...marvelousLike all of Mother's creatures...marvelousAuthor R. Mac Wheelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15679108828353499313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-69679796602274534342017-09-20T21:38:59.465+10:002017-09-20T21:38:59.465+10:00Great photos!
Your Grebes are much prettier than t...Great photos!<br />Your Grebes are much prettier than the Grebes I have seen here in the USALeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05201714466868118083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-37871251197362000862017-09-20T11:59:30.529+10:002017-09-20T11:59:30.529+10:00It's a great species. Every time I have ever s...It's a great species. Every time I have ever seen it I have enjoyed it. It always amazes me the size of fish they can gulp down.David M. Gascoigne,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-81099526789546548312017-09-20T08:49:37.247+10:002017-09-20T08:49:37.247+10:00I saw the Great Crested Grebe when I was in Switze...I saw the Great Crested Grebe when I was in Switzerland ... they are awesome birds and dive under water for fish. We have similar but different Grebes in the US which I mistakenly thought I was seeing when I was in Switzerland ... someone had to correct me :) Live and Learn. These are great shots, especially with the youngsters. Hope you are able to relax and enjoy your break this weekend ...<br /><br />Andrea @ From the SolAndrea @ From The Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00657271089899579261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-58131486565944086202017-09-20T06:49:36.728+10:002017-09-20T06:49:36.728+10:00They are spectacular looking birds! What a delight...They are spectacular looking birds! What a delight so see them in the wild.Judi Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01542076179658846198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-52047161920657725912017-09-20T06:34:40.458+10:002017-09-20T06:34:40.458+10:00Hello, Stewart! Your Great Crested Grebe is so pre...Hello, Stewart! Your Great Crested Grebe is so pretty. Their young are cute too. Awesome series of photos.Thanks for hosting, have a happy week!eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-73179282729744592422017-09-20T06:28:09.960+10:002017-09-20T06:28:09.960+10:00They are beauties with great colouring and interes...They are beauties with great colouring and interesting beaks. Thank you for sharing!Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-27374502801716157582017-09-20T06:14:01.670+10:002017-09-20T06:14:01.670+10:00Hari OM
Greballet!!! YAM xxHari OM<br />Greballet!!! YAM xxYamini MacLeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18383916589808462620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-75380948763368547802017-09-20T04:58:26.846+10:002017-09-20T04:58:26.846+10:00Very nice images and interesting interactions!Very nice images and interesting interactions!Kenneth Cole Schneiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13034897745614006325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-67562053598389946762017-09-20T04:31:32.573+10:002017-09-20T04:31:32.573+10:00It is fun to see the chicks too. What cool marking...It is fun to see the chicks too. What cool markings they have. Sharon Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01683868787160249441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-29591906604430561172017-09-20T03:58:35.971+10:002017-09-20T03:58:35.971+10:00a beautiful and interesting bird I have not seen m...a beautiful and interesting bird I have not seen much of this year :(NatureFootstephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01340635075481959029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-69607132016911683422017-09-20T03:47:29.201+10:002017-09-20T03:47:29.201+10:00How lovely to come across the chicks and al great ...How lovely to come across the chicks and al great images Stewart. Many thanks for hosting and have a wonderful week ahead.Margaret Birding For Pleasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.com