small_grebe

A marvellous sight. Our GC Grebe are only just starting to nestbuild and some aren't even that far on.

Great capture. Thanks.

Nice family portrait, well done

Thanks for comments. I first spotted the Mum on a nest on 15th Feb. I filmed her, thinking she was building. She was going thro the motions, and her mate brought her a few twigs. Charming scene

A few days later, when the sun was shining I went back to get some better video, and when I got home and viewed it on the TV, I got a shock....she had 3 young ones on her back. 29th Feb!

I have watched and filmed their progress every few days since..........they have been eating fish nearly 6" long!

Here are some links to a few more grabs..

Male bringing nest material from over 100yds!


First glimpse of chicks.


Proud parents




Terrible trio..


Growing fast..


Den