Great Crested Grebes

A recent highlight for me, was a trip over to Boddington Reservoir on Sunday 15/03. There was nothing scarce to really shout about but you what, it's not just the rare stuff that can be enjoyable.

I was more than content to sit and enjoy the stunning local Great Crested Grebes going about their business, in some lovely late afternoon light. They really are super stunning creatures!

There was plenty of courtship on show, coupled with plenty of aggression towards rivals - I love how they dive under water and ambush a rival, popping up right underneath them - proper sneaky! 



And look at those mad-looking, lobed toes! not something you often get to appreciate too often.