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Referee Intervention
Muso

Referee Intervention (Podiceps cristatus)

Female grebe came over to have a look - seemed like a referee in to break them apart. Although there certainly didn't seem to be any rules - they were really going at it. Think this is a Glasgow Kiss.....
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Habitat
Urban Loch (lake)
Location
Hogganfield Loch, Glasgow, Scotland
Date taken
19/4/2016
Scientific name
Podiceps cristatus
Equipment used
Nikon D7200, Sigma 150-500mm
delia todd
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Opus Editor
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Cor!! A brave lady!!! ;)

What cracking action you've captured Ian another three super pictures - very well done laddie.
 
Mahsleb
LoL, I have seen them fighting like this and the female goes off with the winner!
Great action capture Ian!
 
Stanley Jones
Supporter
Maybe she was seeing if the victor would still be suitable for mating (lol). Outstanding Muso!!!
 

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Britain & Europe
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