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24-06-2014, 05:25 AM
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The Humbugs have hatched.

At the third attempt the Great-crested grebe pair have hatched, i suspect egg theft has occurred at least once.

5 chicks hatched over a week ago, now down to 3, loads of predators around from pike to gulls.





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24-06-2014, 05:28 AM
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Re: The Humbugs have hatched.

Lovely pictures Nom. Lets hope these two little cuties survive.
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24-06-2014, 05:49 AM
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Re: The Humbugs have hatched.

Beautiful birds!
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24-06-2014, 07:13 AM
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Re: The Humbugs have hatched.

They are my favourite water birds.....great shots.
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24-06-2014, 09:00 AM
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Great photography of a great natural scene Nom, well captured...
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24-06-2014, 10:08 AM
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Re: The Humbugs have hatched.

Such a shame that they work so hard and then the predators come along.
Lovely photos Norm. Such a beautiful bird. Fingers crossed for the survivors.
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24-06-2014, 10:27 AM
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Wow those are so beautiful, hope they survive the predators
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24-06-2014, 12:34 PM
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Love the duckling piggyback captures!
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24-06-2014, 05:00 PM
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Re: The Humbugs have hatched.

Thanks everyone called in today on the way home and no sign, i do hope they were just roosting somewhere out of view.
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24-06-2014, 08:45 PM
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What a great photograph Nom I didn't notice the chicks at first ...
 
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