Little Grebes nesting

[ledzep]

The pair of Little Grebe on the pond in Ormiston Road (Waipu) look like they are nesting. Also a pair of Grey Duck on the pond which look to be reasonably pure Grey Duck.

[laurieross.com.au]

Hi Ledzep, Is this pond on private property and were a bouts on the pond is the nest located? Thanks in advance Laurie

[ledzep]

Yes, pond is on private property but easily visible from public road. Standing on the road facing north, nest is a northern end on bank farthest from the road (far left). GPS co-ordinates E174.384315 S-35.931963 (co-ordinates standing on road) - on Google maps you will see a little pond.

[Oscar Thomas]

The resident Little grebe pair have a nest once again and the Grey duck pair mentioned are also still around today.

[simon.fordham]

On the way home from a very enjoyable day on the water, with Wrybill Tours, I called in to the pond on Ormiston Road, Waipu. The pair of little grebes was easy to spot as they were both alongside a nest. The pond is opposite a road called 'The Highlands". The nest is at the western end of the pond.

[Weka1]

Little Grebes at Ormiston Road have raised at least two young.
These seen on 13 December 2020.
Adult Little Grebes not observed, though two Mallard/Greys? and two Pukeko seen.