Red-necked Grebe.


Posted by Karl Egressy on Wed Jul 20, 2016 6:02 am

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This is the couple with one sub adult chick and a nest with four eggs and one tennis ball used to be.
Unfortunately the nest is gone without a trace.
It's a mystery since there was no storm not even high wind since Saturday.
Now, they are reassuring the bond and trying to start all over again.
Actually they are trying to take over the other nest which is not used anymore as the chicks  are big.
However, it comes with the good fishing hole and fiercely defended by the other couple with the six chicks.
Thanks for looking.

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by Leighayres on Wed Jul 20, 2016 7:09 am
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Nice interaction, Karl. Thanks for the story, too.
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by Denis55 on Wed Jul 20, 2016 8:13 am
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Great update Karl,and nice interaction shot!
 

by Gaurav Mittal on Wed Jul 20, 2016 2:29 pm
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That is very unfortunate Karl that they lost their eggs and the nest.

This is a lovely interaction shot and as you suggested they seem to be reassuring each other. Thanks for
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by LynnS on Wed Jul 20, 2016 4:47 pm
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Karl, that's sad to hear but heartening to see their perseverance, hope they come up with a successful solution and continue on.  Lovely behavior image signifying nature's beauty and strength.
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by Gene Gwin on Wed Jul 20, 2016 4:49 pm
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Karl, It's nice that you can keep track so well.
 

by Jeff Munoz on Wed Jul 20, 2016 5:46 pm
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Awesome shot and greta story to share Karl, thanks for taking the time to share it!
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by Rachels on Thu Jul 21, 2016 5:33 am
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great shot with the double hearts Karl
the sad but hopeful story makes this one extra special
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by James Vellozzi on Thu Jul 21, 2016 6:32 am
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Great interaction and behavior captured here.. nicely done
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by Carol Clarke on Thu Jul 21, 2016 10:07 am
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This pair just don't seem to be having much luck. Let's hope things improve for them, they do look committed to each other in this lovely behaviour illustration Karl.
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by Karl Egressy on Thu Jul 21, 2016 5:08 pm
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Thank you all, and thanks for the E.P. title.
I'll visit with them as soon as this extreme hot weather gets a little cooler.
 

by Homer on Thu Jul 21, 2016 11:06 pm
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Wow,excellent shot Karl.
 

by Matt Filosa on Fri Jul 22, 2016 6:26 am
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Nice image and interesting story. Congrats on the EP.

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by Missy Mandel on Fri Jul 22, 2016 6:44 am
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Congrats on EP Karl! I heard about the nest :( I love the interaction you captured here.
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by Debapratim Saha on Fri Jul 22, 2016 9:10 am
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Great behavioural image karl!!
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by Bill Morales on Fri Jul 22, 2016 10:15 am
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Sweet shot, Carl. Congrats!
 

by David Salem on Fri Jul 22, 2016 2:30 pm
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Nice interaction between the two of them and I like the open beaks. Details look great too. Congrats on the EP
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