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First Visit To Lake Wendoree

October 18, 2017 by Jade Craven Leave a Comment

We had just made a quick visit to the property. My parents wanted to look at something in Ballarat so kindly dropped Seth and I off and Lake Wendoree. We did have plans to go to the playground but, er, one of us got distracted.

This location is known for its nesting great crested grebes. This offers beautiful photo opportunities, especially with courtship and chick raising. Moreso than the other local grebe species. I’ve observed Australasian grebes nesting and raising chicks in the past, but their size is tiny in comparison. I could have easily spent hours here.

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Filed Under: Goldfields Tagged With: crested grebe, Lake Wendoree, little black cormorant

Nesting Grebes At Lake Wendoree

October 13, 2017 by Jade Craven Leave a Comment

The following set of photos shows two pairs of grebes carrying nesting material and creating their nests. They were very dedicated, even if territorial at times. It was fascinating seeing them set up their nest so close to a busy path. [Read more…] about Nesting Grebes At Lake Wendoree

Filed Under: Goldfields Tagged With: crested grebe, Lake Wendoree

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