The first grebe to lay eggs in Inokashira Park, Tokyo, faced a series of challenges. Despite successfully building a nest, mating, laying eggs, and incubating them, the nest was washed away along with the eggs just before hatching. The month-long efforts of the parent birds went in vain. However, the pair quickly began building a new nest in another location and successfully raised three chicks.
This video showcases the struggles and efforts of grebe parenting.
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"Continued Grebe Observation Diary" 1: First Egg Laying of the Year
"Continued Grebe Observation Diary" 2: Nest Building
"Continued Grebe Observation Diary" 3: Smooth Egg Hatching
"Continued Grebe Observation Diary" 4: Bond between the Couple
"Continued Grebe Observation Diary" 5: Duckling of the Mallard
"Continued Grebe Observation Diary" 6: Everything Seemed Fine, But...
"Continued Grebe Observation Diary" 7: Second Chance!
"Continued Grebe Observation Diary" 10: Nest Material
"Continued Grebe Observation Diary" 18: Baby Rush
"Continued Grebe Observation Diary" 19: Unfortunate Dragonfly
"Continued Grebe Observation Diary" 21: External Threats
"Continued Grebe Observation Diary" 23: Washed Away Nest
Equipment Used:
Camera: Panasonic GH4
Lens: Nikon AF-S Nikkor ED 300mm f2.8D
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