Parenthood
Great Crested Grebe mother and chick.
There are still 5/6 chicks, which is a testament to the dedicated parenting of the adults. It probably also helps that the family spend most of their time near the viewing hide - which will certainly deter Marsh Harriers, Herons and Bitterns. The biggest threat will be from a large Pike lurking in the depths.
This chick (the smallest) was the only one that the parents still tolerated on their backs.
Parenthood
Great Crested Grebe mother and chick.
There are still 5/6 chicks, which is a testament to the dedicated parenting of the adults. It probably also helps that the family spend most of their time near the viewing hide - which will certainly deter Marsh Harriers, Herons and Bitterns. The biggest threat will be from a large Pike lurking in the depths.
This chick (the smallest) was the only one that the parents still tolerated on their backs.