Saturday 14 July 2012

Black-necked Grebe

It has been a while since I have added anything to my PBC year list, but with the finding of a splendid Black-necked Grebe in almost full breeding plumage yesterday I have hit the 170 mark, 1 more than my full total for last year.

Josh Jones found this bird on his local patch of Baston & Langtoft gravel pits yesterday evening, although with other commitments I was unable to get there until today. The bird was showing very well, but the light was awful, giving the `black and white` images below.





If the bird is still present tomorrow I may go back as the forecast is slightly better. Meanwhile, click on Josh`s blog above for some better shots of this splendid bird.

10 comments:

  1. Good lucky on your trip today. Beautiful photos.

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    1. Thanks Bob! The weather is slightly better today here and I have already been, watch this space!
      J

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  2. A magnificent bird John.
    Only ever seen these a couple of times, but a true beauty.

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    1. A real `dapper` bird Keith! I have only seen a few, mostly in Winter plumage, it`s a real treat to see one in its` breeding finery.
      J

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  3. Well done John! A shame the light was poor but you still managed some decent photos. I have a feeling as I write this you may at this moment be taking another look at it, if so I hope the conditions are better for you...and that you don't experience too much mosquito activity ;-)

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    1. Thanks Jan! You know me too well! Already been and had another go, as I said to Bob, watch this space! ;)
      J

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  4. Another good tick in the book John. I last observed one several years ago at Ferry. I think that was the only one I have seen.{:)

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    1. Thanks Roy! I think I may have seen that one at Ferry Meadows, another bird in breeding plumage.
      J

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  5. Looks like he's giving directions. Very handsome.

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    1. A very nice bird Omi, just can't quite see its magnificence in these shots!
      J

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