Hi all!
I went to check on these birds this morning and to my dismay
found that the nest tire has tipped. I could not see any floating eggs or
vegetation, though some was still clinging to the tire. Two grebes nearby
did a bit of displaying and then swam over to the clean tire to the east.
One(female?) climbed up unto it and assumed a head down - tail up position
on the tire. The second one swam around it and poked his(?) head over the
edge - it seemed that they were checking it out as a possible re-nesting
location.
I returned about 90 minutes later and they were both floating
around with their heads tucked in. Both times, there were another two
grebes on the far side of the dock - not doing much of anything, either
time.
I would hazard a guess that the water rose with all this rain
we've been having and there was not enough slack in the anchoring
chain/rope, which caused the tire to tip over - I hope these lovely birds
have better luck if they re-nest.
Cheers !
Maris
Maris Apse - OFO SALES
511 Chamberlain Lane
Oakville ON L6J 6A2
905-338-0318
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