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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.

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Uploaded on June 1, 2025
Taken on May 30, 2025