Great Crested Grebes are one of my favorite birds that i can find here at the wetlands of the Traun River in Linz or at the wetlands of the Inn River in Upper Austria. In spring I was able to take some pictures of their nest building activity. It was quite fun watching them building their nest in the shallow water. But also a bit difficult to not disturb them. I got pretty close but by all means I tried to stay as camouflaged and silent as possible to not disturb the birds and with 600 mm focal lengh I was also a bit away from their nest.
Watchting these birds building their nest is something really relaxing and so nice. I really enjoy being out there in the nature and watch them doing their activity and knowing that they are not bothered by me and just doing their thing. The male bird was really hard working and bringing one stick after another and the female was looking for the best spots where to put the new stick on the nest.
Show Me a Photo Round 174This is an Entry for @Nelinoeva 's Contest:
First picture is my entry for the contest:
Male and female bird at their nest. Picture: Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon Z6II |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 600 mm |
| Time | 09:28 am |
| ISO | 100 |
Bird family at their nest. Picture: Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon Z6II |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 600 mm |
| Time | 09:28 am |
| ISO | 100 |
Great crested grebe bringing some new nesting material: Picture: Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon Z6II |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 600 mm |
| Time | 09:28 am |
| ISO | 100 |
Female sitting on the nest whiel the male brings some new nesting material. Picture: Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon Z6II |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 600 mm |
| Time | 09:28 am |
| ISO | 100 |
Every stick counts. Picture: Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon Z6II |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 600 mm |
| Time | 09:28 am |
| ISO | 100 |
Greetings @florian-glechner ,
What lovely photographs you have captured...team work and then those crests...You captured them beautifully.
Cheers, Bleujay
Thank you.
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Stunning observations and great photos.
Thank you.
Beautiful shot.
Thank you
What a nice moment you had, great that you saw these birds build their nest
Beautiful photographs @florian-glechner
Incredible, this is a great picture i see..love it so much..😍😍