Little Grebe

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kaylene
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Little Grebe

Postby kaylene » Thu Oct 12, 2017 9:00 pm

can anyone confirm that the little grebe is still in the Whangarei area?
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Re: Little Grebe

Postby ourspot » Thu Oct 12, 2017 9:12 pm

Do you mean the little grebes at the Whangarei Water Treament Plant? If so, I saw a couple there about 2 weeks ago - haven't been back lately to see if there are any chicks (which there were last year). Cheers Scott
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Re: Little Grebe

Postby David Riddell » Fri Oct 13, 2017 8:18 am

They're also generally at the Waro Limestone Reserve at Hikurangi.
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Re: Little Grebe

Postby kaylene » Sat Oct 14, 2017 11:37 am

thanks for the info.. :D
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Re: Little Grebe

Postby kaylene » Sat Dec 02, 2017 3:58 pm

Can anyone confirm recent sighting of the little grebe. I have just visited waro limestone reserve and saw dabchicks but no grebe if definitely there will go again and take another look. Thanks
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Re: Little Grebe

Postby ourspot » Sat Dec 02, 2017 4:11 pm

I saw one Aus Little Grebe on 16th October - was near the carpark entrance end of the lake. It was hidden in the reeds for most of my visit and only popped out at the end, so worth just waiting round and scanning. Cheers Scott.
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Re: Little Grebe

Postby kaylene » Sat Dec 02, 2017 5:00 pm

Thanks will go back Monday take another look.
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Re: Little Grebe

Postby kaylene » Wed Dec 06, 2017 5:12 pm

I am pleased to say I found the Little Grebe at Limeburners wetlands in Whangarei 5th Dec. In the pool adjacent to AB Engineering. It was quiet and relaxed and allowed picture taking.
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