Great Crested Grebe and Humbugs

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A few shots of a Great Crested Grebe with two chicks (AKA Humbugs) taken at Watermead Lake, Aylesbury. Both appear to be well fed and looked after. © [John Mallaney] and [www.johnmallaney.com], [2021]. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material … Continue reading

Great Crested Grebe with Chicks AKA Humbugs!

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I have been following a pair of Great Crested Grebes at Watermead Lake, Aylesbury for a few weeks since their chicks hatched only a few weeks ago (mid April). The Grebes are a stunning bird particularly during their courtship rituals. … Continue reading

Great Crested Grebe with Lunch!

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A few shots of a great crested grebe with lunch, taken at Watermead Lake, Aylesbury. © [John Mallaney] and [www.johnmallaney.com], [2021]. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is … Continue reading

Great Crested Grebes and Chicks (Humbugs)

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The resident pair of Great Crested Grebes feeding their chicks (AKA Humbugs – after the sweet) at Watermead Lake, Aylesbury. © [John Mallaney] and [www.johnmallaney.com], [2021]. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this … Continue reading

Great Crested Grebe

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A great crested grebe at Wilstone reservoir near Tring in Hertfordshire.

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Courting Great Crested Grebes

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A few shots of a couple of great crested grebes carrying out their elaborate courtship dance.  It would have been ideal if the weather had been better and the grebes closer to shore however, this was the first time I had … Continue reading

Great Crested Grebe with catch!

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I followed this great crested grebe for an hour whilst it was diving, fortunately my patience eventually paid off.  Taken at Wilstone reservoir near Tring, Hertfordshire. © [John Mallaney] and [www.johnmallaney.com], [2019]. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express … Continue reading

Catch of the Day

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A great crested grebe following a successful fishing expedition. © [John Mallaney] and [www.johnmallaney.com], [2017]. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may … Continue reading