2014/04/10

Svarthakedopping - Podiceps auritus - Horned Grebe

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Fetching material for the nest

Svarthakedopping - Podiceps auritus - Horned Grebe

© NF Photo 140410, Östra Vingåkers viltvatten 

The Horned Grebe is back! I found 4 couples in the lake today and one of them already started nesting procedure.  It is a bit early yet for nesting but it is a good sign for times to come.

 Wild Bird Wednesday
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13 comments:

  1. Mysiga foton.. Kärlek! ... Love...

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  2. Lovely shots.

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  3. You captured a sweet moment of the lovely couple!
    Nice shots!

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  4. Fina bilder på det vackra paret.

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  5. Look at the coloring in these beautiful birds ... you have to know their creator was an artist at heart. Love these pictures and these Grebes.

    Andrea @ From The Sol

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  6. Great photos - you have captured some very special moments. Beautiful birds.

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  7. Beautiful couple!

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  8. They are beautiful! Awesome shots of the Horned Grebe!

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  9. I don't often get to see these in their breeding plumage so thanks for sharing these lovely shots.

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  10. Such wonderful breeding plumage, Grebes really are superb arnt they... great post

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  11. lovely to see your Grebes!

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  12. what beautiful birds... happy wild bird wednesday~

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