17th September 2023 - earlier in the year, it was noted that a pair of Great Crested Grebe had successfully bred on Granta Park lake. The adults seem to have flown now, but two remaining juveniles have become quite large. Juveniles can be identified from their black and white striped head. Whilst Andy was there, one decided to take a quick flight across the lake, using its lobed feet as paddles to get going.
Quietly taking a nap
Wake up time!
A quick preen ...
before gliding elegantly around.
Paddling vigorously to get airborne
note the lobed feet as it comes into land
and the white wing bars
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