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Scarce
delia todd

Scarce (Podiceps cristatus australis)

This smaller guy, was even further away than the swan. It was actually rather difficult trying to get him in the viewfinder!! Well you know what grebes are like when you try to photograph them!!

Why "scarce"... well I only saw two of them during my time out there and Hans was delighted when I showed him, as it was the first time he'd seen one for some years.

They are a different subspecies to the European ones, and don't have a winter plumage!

Lifers count by end of this day 157.
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Habitat
Inland reservoir
Location
Wivenhoe Dam, Queensland
Date taken
18 October 2019
Scientific name
Podiceps cristatus australis
Equipment used
Nikon Coolpix P900 Birdwatching mode
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I didn't realise they lived in Australia, Delia, great to see a familiar face so far away from home, top class, many tfs!!!
 
Stanley Jones
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That is quite interesting about them not having a alternative plumage. Nice treat for you and for Hans. Keen eyes D! TFS!
 
aloktewari
Opus Editor
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Great spot and shot of this scarcely sighted beauty, down under ... superb work, Delia ... tfs ...
 

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