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Time to reflect
David7

Time to reflect (Tachybaptus ruficollis)

The Little Grebe is common across Europe and the smallest European member of its family, being an excellent swimmer it will continuously dive under water for various vegetation, small fish, aquatic invertebrate that prey underwater, will eat a wide range of insects and spiders. Covers large areas of water while feeding and always alert for another dive.
The Little Grebe has small wings, rarely flies, when it does, it is usually low and close to the waters surface.
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Habitat
Breeds in small colonies in heavily vegetated areas of freshwater lakes, broad rivers, canals and flooded pits. Takes to larger expanses of water in the cooler countries of Europe, towards wintertime,
Location
Clot Galvany, Gran Alacant. Spain.
Date taken
October 2019
Scientific name
Tachybaptus ruficollis
Equipment used
Nikon
Kits
A beautifully lit and detailed portrait, David.
 
AnnaBird360
Such a magnificent shot of this adorable little grebe! Fabulous lighting, detail and composition. It looks so content and peaceful.
 
j toon
absolutely beautiful my friend...wonderful work....well done and many thanks....
 
KC Foggin
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A great caption and a great image and reflection of this Little Grebe!
 
delia todd
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Oh gorgeous!!! I do love these wee Dabchick... when they not diving of course LOL

That's a fine picture lad - many thanks for showing it to us.
 

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