Great Crested Grebe - Podiceps cristatu
Canon 600mm f5 for 1/4000th @ iso400
To watch some video of this pair of Grebes click here
From the largest to the smallest to watch a short video of Little Grebes click here
The two Grebes have moved from their original nest site, which was situated between two fishing pegs. The birds are now in the open water and built the nest quite quickly, almost an overnight job !
It is just before change over time as both birds take in turns to sit on the nest, whilst the other bird stays relatively close fishing and preening post their shift on the nest.
The bird standing is actually using its wings to fan and cool down the nest site whilst the other bird adds more material to the nest.
To watch some video of this pair of Grebes click here
From the largest to the smallest to watch a short video of Little Grebes click here
The two Grebes have moved from their original nest site, which was situated between two fishing pegs. The birds are now in the open water and built the nest quite quickly, almost an overnight job !
It is just before change over time as both birds take in turns to sit on the nest, whilst the other bird stays relatively close fishing and preening post their shift on the nest.
The bird standing is actually using its wings to fan and cool down the nest site whilst the other bird adds more material to the nest.