Red-necked Grebes 11 - Calgary, AB

2022 - May 31 - June 16

The Grebe pair sharing a bit of a moment together.

Red-necked Grebe pair, Marshall Springs ponds - Fish Creek Prov. Park, Calgary, AB - May 31st

The Grebes tend to get a little bit vocal when others get a little too close for comfort to their nest.

Red-necked Grebe pair, Marshall Springs ponds - Fish Creek Prov. Park, Calgary, AB - May 31st

Red-necked Grebe, Marshall Springs ponds - Fish Creek Prov. Park, Calgary, AB - May 31st

Red-necked Grebe incubating the eggs (below).

Red-necked Grebe, Marshall Springs ponds - Fish Creek Prov. Park, Calgary, AB - June 8th

At least one egg clearly visible here..rare to see it from this low angle.

Red-necked Grebe, Marshall Springs ponds - Fish Creek Prov. Park, Calgary, AB - June 8th

Unfortunately, during three straight days and nights of stormy weather, the Grebes lost their nest. I would estimate they were about two weeks into their egg incubation period. However, they still seem to be determined to raise some little ones this summer, so they're rebuilding. This is their new nest (located approximately ten meters away from the old site), with early construction well under way (below).

Red-necked Grebe pair, Marshall Springs ponds - Fish Creek Prov. Park, Calgary, AB - June 16th

Red-necked Grebe, Marshall Springs ponds - Fish Creek Prov. Park, Calgary, AB - June 16th

Since the Grebes lost their nest, along with the eggs, they need to start all over again.

Red-necked Grebe pair mating, Marshall Springs ponds - Fish Creek Prov. Park, Calgary, AB - June 16th

Red-necked Grebe, Marshall Springs ponds - Fish Creek Prov. Park, Calgary, AB - June 16th

Red-necked Grebe pair, Marshall Springs ponds - Fish Creek Prov. Park, Calgary, AB - June 16th

Red-necked Grebe, Marshall Springs ponds - Fish Creek Prov. Park, Calgary, AB - June 16th

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