Great Crested Grebe - Podiceps cristatus
A beautiful elegant water bird that has a very elaborate mating display where they will rise out of the water and shake their heads from side to side. The Great Crested Grebe has a distinctive noisy whinnying trill. Was once hunted for its head plume feathers which almost lead it to its extermination from the UK but the population recovered due to great conservation methods.. As well as diving to feed they will also prefer to dive to escape rather then flying away.
Great Crested Grebe - Podiceps cristatus
A beautiful elegant water bird that has a very elaborate mating display where they will rise out of the water and shake their heads from side to side. The Great Crested Grebe has a distinctive noisy whinnying trill. Was once hunted for its head plume feathers which almost lead it to its extermination from the UK but the population recovered due to great conservation methods.. As well as diving to feed they will also prefer to dive to escape rather then flying away.