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Great Crested Grebe
Chris G6 UXU

Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus)

Great Crested Grebe at Carus's Lake Hoddlesden Lancashire on a rough, wet and windy morning.
Habitat
Lake
Location
Carus's Lake Lancashire
Date taken
24/05/2015
Scientific name
Podiceps cristatus
Equipment used
Canon 70D 70x300mm
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Such wonderful detail you got there Chris - it seems you caught him between dives too!!

Very well done mate.
 
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A beautiful capture of this Grebe in the swirling waters Chris.
 
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It does look rough, wet and windy. This beautiful Grebe is looking at you in disbelief (lol). Great close-up of this beauty showing marvelous colors. I love that big drop of water on its back along with the smaller droplets. Excellent work Chris!!!
 
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A fabulous shot of this beautiful bird, Chris ... wonderful sharing ...
 
you done a great job getting this beauty on that rough water.i usually use my bridge because the birds are distant and it just keeps refocusing because of the water movement and need to master my focus with my new bridge.terrific bird and capture chris.all the best margaret.
 

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