Great Crested Grebe - Podiceps cristatus
Canon 800mm f7.1 for 1/4000th @ iso800
Probably one of the most photogenic birds, the Great Crested Grebe, during Victorian times these birds where hunted to the brink of extinction. Their head plumes were used for decorating ladies hats and used in underwear.
The Great Crested Grebe is the largest of the Grebes and most frequently seen - during the Spring their courtship dance is worth seeing. Both birds "stand up" in the water, there is lots of head shaking and the birds bring weed or similar to each other.
Probably one of the most photogenic birds, the Great Crested Grebe, during Victorian times these birds where hunted to the brink of extinction. Their head plumes were used for decorating ladies hats and used in underwear.
The Great Crested Grebe is the largest of the Grebes and most frequently seen - during the Spring their courtship dance is worth seeing. Both birds "stand up" in the water, there is lots of head shaking and the birds bring weed or similar to each other.