For Wild Bird Wednesday I'm sharing a few images of Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus) taken during a recent holiday at Lake Garda, Italy.
This is our largest Grebe in the UK and whilst most bird guides say it is not shy I usually find that as soon as I get within range with the lens they always drift away! On Lake Garda this was not always the case and as several pairs were regularly spied drifting around the small harbour the opportunity to get some closer shots was very much welcomed.
I love grebes! They are so cute and sweet looking. Have not seen the crested ones before. Lovely images of this beautiful duck!
ReplyDeletejust handsome and daring birds!
ReplyDeleteI am green with envy here!!! Terrific photo shares!!
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You are right Frank. I always find.Great Crested Grebes very shy in the UK. You didn't waste that Italian opportunity and took some smashing shots.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful captures!! Boom, Bobbi and Gary.
ReplyDeleteVery handsome birds. One of my favorite birds.
ReplyDeleteA truly striking grebe, so beautifully captured! My what gorgeous plumage this bird has. Terrific photographs, Frank!
ReplyDeleteVery handsome birds Frank, and that last shot with swirling green water and reflection is superb!
ReplyDeleteThey are gorgeous, great capture of your Grebe!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bird! Your photos are just AWESOME!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of a beautiful and unusual bird!
ReplyDeleteThat crest is swanky!
ReplyDeleteSuch a stunning bird!
ReplyDeleteLovely photos!
Eva Jorunn Norway
Hi Frank these are beautiful birds to watch and these are great shots of them.
ReplyDeletethey can be tricky for sure. But I think they can grow costumed to people. So, in some places they can allow closer approach. :)
ReplyDeleteHe's a lovely bird. Great photos.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of a bird with a permanent bad hair day.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty! and you got great shots too! Thanks for stopping by my blog! Karen is a very nice person!
ReplyDeleteGreat Crested Grebes have become one of my favourite birds to photograph this year, they are such stunning birds yet easy for everyone to overlook as they are so common.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos. We have Great Crested Grebes breeding on a loch near me and I watched several pairs doing their courtship dance earlier this year. Beautiful birds aren't they.
ReplyDeleteThey're so cute and I'm glad they posed closer for you.
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