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Wee Grebe
Steve G

Wee Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis)

I love the scientific name of the Dabchick which is latinised Greek and roughly translates as the "fast diver with the red neck".

Us Rednecks gotta stick together!
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Habitat
Freshwater Loch
Location
Loch Leven, Scotland
Date taken
22/03/12
Scientific name
Tachybaptus ruficollis
Equipment used
Canon 7D + 500mm IS lens + 1.4x TC
delia todd
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Opus Editor
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A super picture to return with Steve - I love these wee guys.

Now where you bin eh;)

D
 
KC Foggin
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Well, being located in Redneck Country, I'd have to agree with you Steve ;)

A gorgeous closeup of this Grebe.
 
mali
Super Dabby capture Steve, some pretty light on this wee beauty.
 

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