The Australian Grebes have shed they winter coat and put on they breeding plumage. In past years, the Grebes have built their nest at the Oak Street Wetland and produced a few chicks.

This year, the Grebe number seemed to be lower. At one point, I observed 3 Grebes but, recently, only 1 Grebe had been seen. Hopefully, there is at least another Grebe hiding in a nest in the midst of the reeds.

These photographs of the same Grebe is taken on 3 November 2024.

Nikon Z 9, Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S @ 1/500s f/6.3 ISO5600