Woolston Eyes News

Black-necked Grebe are generally present on the Reserve for five months from their arrival early to mid-March. They pair-up quickly and the first broods are visible around mid-May. The majority of adults and the earlier, larger, juveniles disperse in July with smaller juveniles present into August.

01st Mar 2025 - first Black-necked Grebe sighting No.4 bed, followed by two on No.3 bed late morning.

04th Mar 2025 - four BNG including pair displaying

06th Mar 2025 - 11 BNG counted on Reserve

11th Mar 2025 - Min 17 BNG on No.4 bed

13th Mar 2025 - at least 21 BNG on No.4 bed

19th Mar 2025 - 23 BNG No.4 bed and 1 No.3 bed

20th Mar 2025 - 25 BNG No.4 bed

25th Mar 2025 - count BNG now at least 31

01st Apr 2025 - 36+ BNG on Reserve

03rd Apr 2025 - 40 BNG counted

08th Apr 2025 - 41 BNG No.4 bed alone

10th Apr 2025 - 57 minimum BNG on No.4 bed - new spring record count

12th Apr 2025 - 62 BNG on No.4 bed

20th Apr 2025 - 8 BNG on No.3 bed

01st May 2025 - 11 BNG on No.3 bed