Tachybaptus novaehollandiae

Australasian Grebe at Gungahlin, ACT

Tachybaptus novaehollandiae at Gungahlin, ACT - 25 Jan 2021
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae at Gungahlin, ACT - 25 Jan 2021
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae at Gungahlin, ACT - 25 Jan 2021
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae at Gungahlin, ACT - 25 Jan 2021
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae at Gungahlin, ACT - 25 Jan 2021
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Tachybaptus novaehollandiae 31 Jan 2021 Liam.m
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae 31 Jan 2021 AlisonMilton

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After at least two failed attempts last year, the grebes have finally bred successfully. The three chicks were split between the two parents but as the two groups came close together, the male suddenly began pursuing the female, while the chicks looked on (photo 5). Looking at later photos I think they mated.

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  • 5 Abundance
  • 25 Jan 2021 11:22 AM Recorded on
  • AlisonMilton Recorded by

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  • True Nesting site

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