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A perfect moment, perfectly captured.
Thank you! I spent much of the summer and autumn of that year, following 2 Little Grebe families. This family was the “summer” family. I am happy to say that all 5 babies made it to adulthood 🙂
Best wishes from Japan,
Takami
Still as cute and touching as the first time around, Takami. 🙂
Thank you Tanja!
I hope these charming little birds will bring a smile to all who are going through a stressful time. I still can’t help but smile when recalling moments with these wonderful birds last summer. 🙂
I can relate, Takami. Trying to re-live some of our wonderful nature experiences is a balm for frayed nerves.
Hang in there, and stay healthy!
Best,
Tanja
This is such an awesome shot, Takami ~ it took a little time, but I did find all 5 of the ducks…what a joyous and happy family 🙂
Thank you for being a “good sport” and patiently finding each chick! The babies were so tiny, it is amazing how all of them could burrow into Mama (or Papa) Bird. I also loved the sense of near desperation on Papa bird’s face as he was stretching with all his might to get the fish to the baby… He probably didn’t want to get a scolding from Mama Bird if he “messed up.” Ah well, these were the imagined interactions I had while observing this happy family 😀
This is what I love about nature, and photography, we can create our own stories and interpretations with each shot 🙂 And I do think you are right about the Papa & Mama bird ~ there are things in life that all species can relate to. The wife is always right 🙂
😀 😀
A friend’s dog has just produced a litter. According to the friend, he was surprised to see the maternal instincts that so naturally developed in the mother once the cubs were born. She is available when they need feeding. She is reluctant to leave them alone for long. And so on.
It must be an exciting time for your friend! I agree, it’s amazing how parenting instincts seem to come naturally for many birds and animals 🙂
What a sweet family portrait…. great capture.
Thank you!
Lovely!
Thank you 🙂
Such love! You have captured a wonderful moment, Takami.
Thank you Inese! Very happy you could stop by, and twice happy you like this charming Little grebe family. They are pretty amazing water birds! I loved how both the male and female take part in raising their babies 🙂
Grebes are such glamorous birds. I seldom see one as they are not common here where I live. They are a beauty ❤
I am so glad I could share some views of these little grebes with you. They really have personality, and I could watch them all day…
I hope you will see a Kingfisher again soon 🙂 ❤
I hope so too 🙂 ❤
Great shot. Congratulations.
Thank you very much.
I am happy you like it. They are beautiful water birds.
😀 great one Takami. I love this…feeding the babies is important for sure! 🙂
Thank you Michelle Marie ❤
Little grebes are charming waterbirds, and this family was especially so! 😀
Fantastic photo, Takami! I was happy to see two chicks, and then read your comment that there were 5! Found them. So wonderful.
Thank you, Jet! I’m glad you enjoyed the photo and found all 5 chicks 🙂 Really appreciate your visit, and best wishes to you & Athena.
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Thank you 🙂
Hello Takami.
You captured a very beautiful moment. Thank You.
Have a wonderful day!
Thank you, Mr. Matti.
I am happy you spend some time with this “Little Grebe” family. There are 5 chicks in the photo 🙂
It was good to see both parents take good care of the baby birds. I found more information in Finnish here:
https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pikku-uikku
Thank You for the link!
PArenting is a wonderful thing , I love it!
Thank you! 🙂
Beautiful
Thank you – your visit and comment is appreciated 🙂
Thank you so much! Wish you the same 😊
This picture touches my heart! Brilliant, Takami!
Hello Simone,
Thank you very much for your comment!
I am happy this scene gave you a positive emotion.
The Little Grebes are small water birds, but they are very strong and resilient.
Best wishes always 🙂
Although I cannot read your language, your beautiful photos are worth a thousand words!
Thank you for your visit and comment.
I am happy if my photos can express many things even if languages differ. I appreciate your kind words!
Best wishes from Japan,
Takami
You are welcome!
Planet Earth! 💓
Thank you for your comment 😊🌍❣️
Beautiful!
Thank you 🙂
Welcome!
This is precious! You have such a talent and patience to get these photos!
Thank you very much Noelle!
Little grebes are amazing water birds 🙂
I hope you had a good holiday and wish you a lovely weekend ahead.
What a stunning photograph, Takami. You must be a very patient person to get these great shots.
Thank you Jolandi, as always, your visit and comment is much appreciated ❤
It did take some patience, planning and some good luck – and I'm happy if the photo brings a smile 🙂
Superb, Takami !
Thank you, Mr Gilles!
They are beautiful water birds 🙂
I wish you a good weekend.
Your capture is beyond precious, Takami! The colors and detail are remarkable, the family is so sweet. What a sighting to find, shoot, and share with us. Just fabulous!! ❤
Thank you so much Donna!
Very glad you had a chance to see this ❤
I've been "preparing" and dreaming about this moment for years. It was wonderful to finally experience it. 🙂
Oh, how the more special, Takami! ❤ You must print and frame this!!!
Your comment made my day, because in my humble opinion, one of joys of making photographs is to have my favourite moments printed and mounted on real, professional photo paper…😊
I hope to do so in the not too distant future.
You must, Takami! I’ve even done some on canvas and was super pleased!
Canvas — yes, that’s the word I was looking for, thank you! And I can imagine your images look gorgeous when enlarged and printed that way 🙂
Yours will too 🙂
So wonderfully beautiful.
Thank you so much. I hope your wife might have a chance to see it too 🙂 As always, all our blessings.
Thank you Takami! Yes, I’ll show her when she comes back home today. Peace and wonderful blessings to you both.
Grebes make wonderful parents, and you’ve shown it so beautifully here, Takami!
Thank you so much Dries! And as always, all best wishes to you and your family.
You never fail to touch my heart. This photo is incredibly beautiful and sweet. Thank you.
Thank you so much for your comment. It means a lot to me. I wish you a lovely weekend ahead.
可愛いですよね!
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可愛いですね。朝一から幸せになります。
You have such talent in capturing special moments! Thank you Takami🙂
Thank you Sylvie! I am happy you enjoyed this moment. They are a beautiful family 🙂
Sooo cute, Takami. Can you hear the little ones say, “more room, please?” And did that little grebe really eat the fish? It is almost as big as itself! 🙂
Thank you dear Tanja ❤
It was raining on this morning, which made for deep, dark colours that enhanced the magic of the moment for me.
There were 5 little babies in total, and it was a real joy to observe them simply live in the moment. All were tumbling very each other (very acrobatic), and sleeping, and eating – the cycle for all babies 😀 Mama and Papa Bird were wonderful – staying alert, keeping the babies fed, and protecting each other…
Yes, the Little grebe baby really did eat the fish. It was amazing 😀
Isn’t it amazing how little observations like yours burn themselves into our memory and leave such a lasting impression?! I live for those profound nature encounters.
The “grebelet’s ” tummy must have been very full! 🙂
It is as you say! I’m so happy there are other folks who feel the same way. And yes, the “grebelets” immediately fell asleep after burrowing themselves into Mama Bird 😀
Very nice photos of a bird that is not so common with us. Great photograph
Thank you very much.
I am twice happy if I can share images of our local birds. I wish you a good day!
The image captured is so wonderful, thank you for this special moment !
Thank you for your comment! I am happy you enjoyed this moment. They are a beautiful family 🙂 Best wishes!
Very nice , my dear Takami !!!
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Thank you, dear friend! ❤️
Oh, Takami, this picture is precious. I just loved looking at it taking it all in. We don’t have little Grebes here so it is doubly nice to view birds that I’m not familiar with. Thank you! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you dear Amy🌹
I was hoping you’d have a chance to see this – I knew you would like this Little Grebe family☺️ Twice happy if I can “introduce” some of our local birds to you 😀
Splendid, as usual. The life, the colors, the wonder and beauty of nature captured in a single slice of time, freely display for us to behold. Thank you for sharing, Takami, the fruits of your time. Wishing you and yours well.
Thank you Peter. Comments such as yours mean a lot and encourage me to keep up with this blog.
“Little Grebes” live in Japan all-year so it’s a joy to observe them during the seasons. I hoped for many years for the opportunity to observe this scene, and it was a blessing when it finally happened.
It’s my sincere wish that my images will contribute to a greater appreciation for the living creatures of this planet (and each other). My husband & I send our best wishes to you too.
Lovely image, beautifully captured!
Thank you Mr. Hien!
This Little Grebe is amongst the very few members of the “grebe” family who lives in Japan all-year long. I couldn’t help but smile the entire time observing this family 🙂
Great shot!
Thank you Brian!
I recall it was you who taught me the term ‘Dabchicks.’ 🙂
This family was particularly charming, the adults certainly had their hands full.
They do look very similar to the Little Grebe found in Europe apart from the eye colour.
Hello David,
Thanks much for your visit and comment.
I agree, they look very similar to little grebes found in Europe. This little grebe is the only member of the grebe family who stays in Japan all-year long.
Super Foto.
Thank you very much.
I am very happy to read your comment.
They are beautiful birds.
Lovely
Thank you so much, it’s greatly appreciated.