Photos copyright John Sheppard
Great Crested Grebe Podiceps cristatus
Calvert BBOWT Lake - February 2009
Photos copyright John Sheppard
This species often starts displaying very early in the year. This pair were performing their "dance" and offering vegetation for a nest.
Little Marlow GP - 12th July 2006
Photos copyright
Julia Eyles
The lack of boats and areas of undisturbed banks and islands at Little Marlow provide good conditions for breeding.
Calvert BBOWT Lake - 6th July 2006
Photos copyright Tim Watts
It is not uncommon for Grebes to carry their young on their back for protection. Apparently there were four chicks.
Marlow - 5th April 2006
Photos copyright
Julia Eyles
Photographed near to Marlow Bridge, the fish is presumably a gift from the male to the female.