Some grebes March 6, 2023 by Stuart Price, posted in HokutoRed-necked GrebeThere were some grebes in one of the local ports…Lots of Scaup on the sea, flocks of Pintail arriving from the south, Great Cormorants in breeding plumage…the snow is melting and spring is coming.Red-necked GrebeGreat Crested Grebe
Late Winter Trip 2022 Day 1 #5 March 20, 2022March 20, 2022 by Stuart Price, posted in MukawaGreat CormorantThe most noticeable species in the port at Mukawa was Great Cormorant. And the adults were in breeding plumage too.Great CormorantHardly any grebes or divers around, just 1 Great Crested and a few Red-necked Grebes.Red-necked Grebe
Some other port birds March 31, 2021March 31, 2021 by Stuart Price, posted in Oshamambe, ShorebirdsRed-necked GrebeI was concentrating on ducks but there were some other birds around in the port last weekend. 3 species of grebe including Red-necked and Slavonian…………….Slavonian GrebeAnd the Sanderling flock was still there. Maybe they’ve been there all winter?Sanderling