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Little Grebe taking a dive
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Little Grebe taking a dive

I sat watching this little fellow for 2 hours and managed to catch him at the moment he dived. I quite like the photo stood on end, it looks like a strange plant in a vase.
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Habitat
Marsh
Location
Vera , Almeria, Spain
Date taken
Dec 2014
Equipment used
Canon 500D + Canon EF 400mm 5.6
delia todd
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LOL you've quick reactions Parryman... I usually just end up with the disturbed water LOL.

A super picture showing his diving action - very well done lad.
 
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You've either got very good reactions or extreme patience as the Little Grebe gives no warning of its dive and I've always missed it. Great capture and thanks for sharing.
 
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Frank, I sadly sat for hours before I realised it sort of tucks its bum just before it dives. I assume it is the action of bringing its legs forward to get the propulsion to dive.
 

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