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Old Saturday 7th November 2009, 11:43   #1
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Little Grebe ? Pagham, Sussex, UK

Hi,

I'm fairly certain this is a Little Grebe, but could someone confirm please ?
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Old Saturday 7th November 2009, 11:48   #2
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yes, it is.
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Old Saturday 7th November 2009, 11:55   #3
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And a 3rd for Little-Grebe
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Thanks for the confirmations.

How does something so small hold its breath for so long ?
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Thanks for the confirmations.

How does something so small hold its breath for so long ?
They have a very good cardio-vascular system
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