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Western Grebe, Mating Dance.

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May 11, 2014 18:09 |  #1

I wish they would have done their ritual "towards" me, but what can you do? Its a really neat thing to witness in person.

They are in sequence.

The head bobbing, and weaving.

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The water dance.
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May 11, 2014 18:27 |  #2

That's fantastic Trevor, amazing Damce, congrats to you!

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May 11, 2014 22:25 |  #3

Well done Trevor. Great series.

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May 11, 2014 22:58 |  #4

Great series. You really caught the action.


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May 11, 2014 23:31 |  #5

Very well documented! Thanks for sharing that, was really cool to see.

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May 12, 2014 04:33 |  #6

Great timing and ritual Trevor.

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May 12, 2014 07:31 |  #7

At least you got to see it. Good for you, Trevor.
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May 12, 2014 16:17 as a reply to  @ CDMOOSE's post |  #8

Thanks everyone.

In case anybody hasn't seen it before: BBC's life series has a clip of Grebes doing their dance here https://www.youtube.co​m/watch?v=ZbRrxw-H6xA (external link)

I believe they are Clarke's grebes in the video. It's pretty much what I saw, only these pairs dance only lasted 30 seconds.

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May 12, 2014 16:18 |  #9

Very cool Trevor

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May 12, 2014 19:43 |  #10

Cool! Thanks for sharing.

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May 12, 2014 19:59 as a reply to  @ ardeekay's post |  #11

Whether towards you or away from you that's an absolutely stunning sequence to capture Trevor. I know you were shooting like crazy :)
I'm envious of your opportunity to be there in person and hope you do get a chance at the en face dance.

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May 13, 2014 05:50 |  #12

Wow...great set! Right place, right time, and quick reflexes!

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May 13, 2014 11:49 |  #13

Great catch Trevor! Lucky you! :)

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