Nesting Pied-Billed Grebe with Four Chicks

A pied-billed grebe nest that I had the pleasure of spending a little bit of time watching earlier this year. Because the vegetation around the nest was so dense, after the chicks fledged they were very difficult to spot again.
All video was shot in 4K with a D500, 500mm F4, sometimes paired with a 1.4 teleconverter.

[@AshRivRiv]

One of the most beautiful things I have ever seen 😍 ❤️

[@DaveCowellPhotoVideo]

Thanks ash! The chicks are adorable. It was fun getting to see them tucking themselves in on moms back too!

[@AshRivRiv]

@@DaveCowellPhotoVideo Not only the babies, but also the mom looks so adorable how she moves her little body and makes room to snuggle her babies. I would die of cuteness if I were there. Congratulations!

[@FeathersinWild]

Wow.. Amazing footage. Superb like my friend.,

[@delphine5172]

Thank You for this beautiful film, we can hopefully see, one more time, how nature can be beautiful.

[@DaveCowellPhotoVideo]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@WaynesAdventure]

Wow the chicks are so cute and mother is so good. Awesome capture

[@DaveCowellPhotoVideo]

Yes they are! Glad you enjoyed the video

[@peterb.7437]

Very nice docu film.

[@DaveCowellPhotoVideo]

Thanks buddy!

[@shesnuckinfuts]

Oh my! I love this so much, Dave!!!! Such cute, little babies!!!

[@DaveCowellPhotoVideo]

Thanks Debbie! Those chicks have a serious case of the cute awkward factor!

[@melaniemaheu8630]

Beautiful 😍 🤩

[@leahsandersparks4425]

They are cute

[@DaveCowellPhotoVideo]

They sure are! Hope to find some more this spring ;)