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Photography => Ontario Birds => Topic started by: Brian Bailey on September 08, 2013, 08:36:23 PM

Title: Red-necked Grebes - Still!
Post by: Brian Bailey on September 08, 2013, 08:36:23 PM

This photo is unremarkable from the perspective of composition and technical quality, but the content amazes me:  This was shot today at Sam Smith Park!  I don't like the chicks' chances of survival, but those parents sure had determination to keep trying that long.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7354/9703341587_5310593c51_b.jpg)

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Title: Re: Red-necked Grebes - Still!
Post by: anatum on September 08, 2013, 08:58:04 PM

Quote from: "Brian Bailey"

This photo is unremarkable from the perspective of composition and technical quality, but the content amazes me:  This was shot today at Sam Smith Park!  I don't like the chicks' chances of survival, but those parents sure had determination to keep trying that long.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7354/9703341587_5310593c51_b.jpg)

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Aren't there RNGs in Lake Ontario all winter long? Provided they find open water and fish, I give them a fighting chance.

Title: Re: Red-necked Grebes - Still!
Post by: Brian Bailey on September 10, 2013, 01:07:40 PM

True, some overwinter in Lake Ontario, but the fact that most fly an extra 1000km or more makes me think it's not the easiest place for a grebe to spend the winter.  I guess they still have another 6-8 weeks to learn to fish and grow some adult feathers before the really cold weather arrives.  Hopefully they make it!

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