At Lake Beaumaris, a family of Red-necked Grebes turned the summer water into a floating nursery. Beneath the tenderness of back-brooding chicks lies an unexpected evolutionary story linking grebes to flamingos across deep time.
What is Project 366? Read more here! I was standing at the edge of a small grassy patch by Lake Beaumaris. All around me there were a large number of Red-winged Blackbirds, Common Grackles and House Finches fluttering about in the shrubbery surround the lawn and on the lawn itself. None of the species were…
What is Project 366? Read more here! It was a typical family scene that probably happens in bird families around the world every morning. While mom was looking after the kids, dad was busy looking for breakfast. The Red-necked Grebe family had two chicks, one of which was snoozing snug and cosy on mom’s back…
What is Project 366? Read more here! It was an overcast Friday morning. It had been raining non-stop all week and the last time I was able to go for birding was a week ago. Luck was, however, on my side this morning. As I was heading out to work there was a break in…