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Great Crested Grebe - Podiceps cristatus

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Today whilst photographing Great crested grebes feeding, this young chick emerged from the water clutching a piece of rag or something and was joined by another chick and they then went into the vigorous head turning courtship display of the adults. These youngsters are about 6 weeks old and I have yet to find anyone who has seen this behaviour in birds so young.
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Wild-Woman

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Sun October 22, 2006 3:13am

That's a great shot. I only hope they didn't swallow whatever it was. Julie

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Sun October 22, 2006 3:53am

That is a fantastic shot all by itself - but the subject and what they are doing is even more interesting - I reckon Bird Watching Mag would print this!!

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Sun October 22, 2006 4:02am

interesting behaviour, beautifully captured.



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Jon

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Sun October 22, 2006 10:45am

First class image Psilo, and an interesting story too! Jon

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psilo

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Sun October 22, 2006 10:51am

PMG I couldnt agree more. This is something quite unique and I have already approached the magazine Thankyou all for your lovely comments.

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John D

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Mon October 23, 2006 3:32am

Excellent and very intersting capture Psilo. Just what were they thinking they had caught??

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Sun May 17, 2009 7:43am

wow! what a sight.

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