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A GREBE..OUS FIGHT... Two grebes engage in an intense battle, attacking each other with their long beaks.The birds' distinctive bright red eyes stand out as they move through the water.
The pair are part of the same nesting colony and could be fighting over territory or breeding rights. The dramatic photos were taken in San Luis, California, by retired lawyer Rick Derevan who lives in Atascadero, California. The 75 year old said: "I took the photos at Santa Margarita Lake in San Luis Obispo County, California. SEE OUR COPY FOR MORE DETAILS.
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FEATURE - SN_GREBE_FIGHT_10
A GREBE..OUS FIGHT... Two grebes engage in an intense battle, attacking each other with their long beaks.The birds' distinctive bright red eyes stand out as they move through the water.
The pair are part of the same nesting colony and could be fighting over territory or breeding rights. The dramatic photos were taken in San Luis, California, by retired lawyer Rick Derevan who lives in Atascadero, California. The 75 year old said: "I took the photos at Santa Margarita Lake in San Luis Obispo County, California. SEE OUR COPY FOR MORE DETAILS.
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FEATURE - SN_GREBE_FIGHT_09
A GREBE..OUS FIGHT... Two grebes engage in an intense battle, attacking each other with their long beaks.The birds' distinctive bright red eyes stand out as they move through the water.
The pair are part of the same nesting colony and could be fighting over territory or breeding rights. The dramatic photos were taken in San Luis, California, by retired lawyer Rick Derevan who lives in Atascadero, California. The 75 year old said: "I took the photos at Santa Margarita Lake in San Luis Obispo County, California. SEE OUR COPY FOR MORE DETAILS.
Please byline: Rick Derevan/Solent News
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FEATURE - SN_GREBE_FIGHT_08
A GREBE..OUS FIGHT... Two grebes engage in an intense battle, attacking each other with their long beaks.The birds' distinctive bright red eyes stand out as they move through the water.
The pair are part of the same nesting colony and could be fighting over territory or breeding rights. The dramatic photos were taken in San Luis, California, by retired lawyer Rick Derevan who lives in Atascadero, California. The 75 year old said: "I took the photos at Santa Margarita Lake in San Luis Obispo County, California. SEE OUR COPY FOR MORE DETAILS.
Please byline: Rick Derevan/Solent News
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FEATURE - SN_GREBE_FIGHT_07
A GREBE..OUS FIGHT... Two grebes engage in an intense battle, attacking each other with their long beaks.The birds' distinctive bright red eyes stand out as they move through the water.
The pair are part of the same nesting colony and could be fighting over territory or breeding rights. The dramatic photos were taken in San Luis, California, by retired lawyer Rick Derevan who lives in Atascadero, California. The 75 year old said: "I took the photos at Santa Margarita Lake in San Luis Obispo County, California. SEE OUR COPY FOR MORE DETAILS.
Please byline: Rick Derevan/Solent News
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FEATURE - SN_GREBE_FIGHT_06
A GREBE..OUS FIGHT... Two grebes engage in an intense battle, attacking each other with their long beaks.The birds' distinctive bright red eyes stand out as they move through the water.
The pair are part of the same nesting colony and could be fighting over territory or breeding rights. The dramatic photos were taken in San Luis, California, by retired lawyer Rick Derevan who lives in Atascadero, California. The 75 year old said: "I took the photos at Santa Margarita Lake in San Luis Obispo County, California. SEE OUR COPY FOR MORE DETAILS.
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FEATURE - SN_GREBE_FIGHT_05
A GREBE..OUS FIGHT... Two grebes engage in an intense battle, attacking each other with their long beaks.The birds' distinctive bright red eyes stand out as they move through the water.
The pair are part of the same nesting colony and could be fighting over territory or breeding rights. The dramatic photos were taken in San Luis, California, by retired lawyer Rick Derevan who lives in Atascadero, California. The 75 year old said: "I took the photos at Santa Margarita Lake in San Luis Obispo County, California. SEE OUR COPY FOR MORE DETAILS.
Please byline: Rick Derevan/Solent News
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FEATURE - SN_GREBE_FIGHT_04
A GREBE..OUS FIGHT... Two grebes engage in an intense battle, attacking each other with their long beaks.The birds' distinctive bright red eyes stand out as they move through the water.
The pair are part of the same nesting colony and could be fighting over territory or breeding rights. The dramatic photos were taken in San Luis, California, by retired lawyer Rick Derevan who lives in Atascadero, California. The 75 year old said: "I took the photos at Santa Margarita Lake in San Luis Obispo County, California. SEE OUR COPY FOR MORE DETAILS.
Please byline: Rick Derevan/Solent News
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FEATURE - SN_GREBE_FIGHT_03
A GREBE..OUS FIGHT... Two grebes engage in an intense battle, attacking each other with their long beaks.The birds' distinctive bright red eyes stand out as they move through the water.
The pair are part of the same nesting colony and could be fighting over territory or breeding rights. The dramatic photos were taken in San Luis, California, by retired lawyer Rick Derevan who lives in Atascadero, California. The 75 year old said: "I took the photos at Santa Margarita Lake in San Luis Obispo County, California. SEE OUR COPY FOR MORE DETAILS.
Please byline: Rick Derevan/Solent News
© Rick Derevan/Solent News & Photo Agency
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FEATURE - SN_GREBE_FIGHT_02
A GREBE..OUS FIGHT... Two grebes engage in an intense battle, attacking each other with their long beaks.The birds' distinctive bright red eyes stand out as they move through the water.
The pair are part of the same nesting colony and could be fighting over territory or breeding rights. The dramatic photos were taken in San Luis, California, by retired lawyer Rick Derevan who lives in Atascadero, California. The 75 year old said: "I took the photos at Santa Margarita Lake in San Luis Obispo County, California. SEE OUR COPY FOR MORE DETAILS.
Please byline: Rick Derevan/Solent News
© Rick Derevan/Solent News & Photo Agency
UK +44 (0) 2380 458800
(FOTO: DUKAS/SOLENT NEWS)
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FEATURE - SN_GREBE_FIGHT_01
A GREBE..OUS FIGHT... Two grebes engage in an intense battle, attacking each other with their long beaks.The birds' distinctive bright red eyes stand out as they move through the water.
The pair are part of the same nesting colony and could be fighting over territory or breeding rights. The dramatic photos were taken in San Luis, California, by retired lawyer Rick Derevan who lives in Atascadero, California. The 75 year old said: "I took the photos at Santa Margarita Lake in San Luis Obispo County, California. SEE OUR COPY FOR MORE DETAILS.
Please byline: Rick Derevan/Solent News
© Rick Derevan/Solent News & Photo Agency
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Grebes running on water by Rick Derevan
These birds are seen mirroring each other as they perform their courtship dance on water. Pairs of Western Grebes (brown feathers through the eye) and Clark's Grebes (white feathers extend above the eye) were seen performing the on water spectacle at Santa Margarita Lake in San Luis Obispo County, California.
Retired appellate lawyer Rick Derevan, 75, said,"When the grebes run on the water, it's called rushing. I can be a male and female boding, or two males competing. Sometimes you will see three or more rushing together, and I'm told there's typically one female in those groups. They usually make a noise before they start running, so I as the photographer get an alert, giving me a little warning. They move their feet very fast and the rushing is typically completed in under 10 seconds so you need to be quick to get good photos. Western and Clark's grebes breed communally so you'll see many of them rushing in the same general area of a lake." (FOTO: DUKAS/SOLENT NEWS)
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Grebes running on water by Rick Derevan
These birds are seen mirroring each other as they perform their courtship dance on water. Pairs of Western Grebes (brown feathers through the eye) and Clark's Grebes (white feathers extend above the eye) were seen performing the on water spectacle at Santa Margarita Lake in San Luis Obispo County, California.
Retired appellate lawyer Rick Derevan, 75, said,"When the grebes run on the water, it's called rushing. I can be a male and female boding, or two males competing. Sometimes you will see three or more rushing together, and I'm told there's typically one female in those groups. They usually make a noise before they start running, so I as the photographer get an alert, giving me a little warning. They move their feet very fast and the rushing is typically completed in under 10 seconds so you need to be quick to get good photos. Western and Clark's grebes breed communally so you'll see many of them rushing in the same general area of a lake." (FOTO: DUKAS/SOLENT NEWS)
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FEATURE - Drei hungrige Lappentaucherküken werden mit Fisch gefüttert, während sie auf dem Rücken ihrer Eltern sitzen
Pictured: Three hungry grebe chicks are fed a huge fish as they perch on their parent's back. The black and white birds reached out eagerly to grab hold of the food, tipping their heads back to swallow the 'improbably' large fish.
The images were captured in Brymbo near Wrexham in North Wales by amateur photographer Simon Roberts who spent a month waiting for the chicks to hatch. The 58-year-old surgeon, who lives near Wrexham said: "The chicks tipped their heads back and swallowed the improbably large fish in one go. SEE OUR COPY FOR DETAILS
Please byline: Simon Roberts/Solent News
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FEATURE - Drei hungrige Lappentaucherküken werden mit Fisch gefüttert, während sie auf dem Rücken ihrer Eltern sitzen
Pictured: Three hungry grebe chicks are fed a huge fish as they perch on their parent's back. The black and white birds reached out eagerly to grab hold of the food, tipping their heads back to swallow the 'improbably' large fish.
The images were captured in Brymbo near Wrexham in North Wales by amateur photographer Simon Roberts who spent a month waiting for the chicks to hatch. The 58-year-old surgeon, who lives near Wrexham said: "The chicks tipped their heads back and swallowed the improbably large fish in one go. SEE OUR COPY FOR DETAILS
Please byline: Simon Roberts/Solent News
? Simon Roberts/Solent News & Photo Agency
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FEATURE - Drei hungrige Lappentaucherküken werden mit Fisch gefüttert, während sie auf dem Rücken ihrer Eltern sitzen
Pictured: Three hungry grebe chicks are fed a huge fish as they perch on their parent's back. The black and white birds reached out eagerly to grab hold of the food, tipping their heads back to swallow the 'improbably' large fish.
The images were captured in Brymbo near Wrexham in North Wales by amateur photographer Simon Roberts who spent a month waiting for the chicks to hatch. The 58-year-old surgeon, who lives near Wrexham said: "The chicks tipped their heads back and swallowed the improbably large fish in one go. SEE OUR COPY FOR DETAILS
Please byline: Simon Roberts/Solent News
? Simon Roberts/Solent News & Photo Agency
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FEATURE - Drei hungrige Lappentaucherküken werden mit Fisch gefüttert, während sie auf dem Rücken ihrer Eltern sitzen
Pictured: Three hungry grebe chicks are fed a huge fish as they perch on their parent's back. The black and white birds reached out eagerly to grab hold of the food, tipping their heads back to swallow the 'improbably' large fish.
The images were captured in Brymbo near Wrexham in North Wales by amateur photographer Simon Roberts who spent a month waiting for the chicks to hatch. The 58-year-old surgeon, who lives near Wrexham said: "The chicks tipped their heads back and swallowed the improbably large fish in one go. SEE OUR COPY FOR DETAILS
Please byline: Simon Roberts/Solent News
? Simon Roberts/Solent News & Photo Agency
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FEATURE - Drei hungrige Lappentaucherküken werden mit Fisch gefüttert, während sie auf dem Rücken ihrer Eltern sitzen
Pictured: Three hungry grebe chicks are fed a huge fish as they perch on their parent's back. The black and white birds reached out eagerly to grab hold of the food, tipping their heads back to swallow the 'improbably' large fish.
The images were captured in Brymbo near Wrexham in North Wales by amateur photographer Simon Roberts who spent a month waiting for the chicks to hatch. The 58-year-old surgeon, who lives near Wrexham said: "The chicks tipped their heads back and swallowed the improbably large fish in one go. SEE OUR COPY FOR DETAILS
Please byline: Simon Roberts/Solent News
? Simon Roberts/Solent News & Photo Agency
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FEATURE - Drei hungrige Lappentaucherküken werden mit Fisch gefüttert, während sie auf dem Rücken ihrer Eltern sitzen
Pictured: Three hungry grebe chicks are fed a huge fish as they perch on their parent's back. The black and white birds reached out eagerly to grab hold of the food, tipping their heads back to swallow the 'improbably' large fish.
The images were captured in Brymbo near Wrexham in North Wales by amateur photographer Simon Roberts who spent a month waiting for the chicks to hatch. The 58-year-old surgeon, who lives near Wrexham said: "The chicks tipped their heads back and swallowed the improbably large fish in one go. SEE OUR COPY FOR DETAILS
Please byline: Simon Roberts/Solent News
? Simon Roberts/Solent News & Photo Agency
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FEATURE - Drei hungrige Lappentaucherküken werden mit Fisch gefüttert, während sie auf dem Rücken ihrer Eltern sitzen
Pictured: Three hungry grebe chicks are fed a huge fish as they perch on their parent's back. The black and white birds reached out eagerly to grab hold of the food, tipping their heads back to swallow the 'improbably' large fish.
The images were captured in Brymbo near Wrexham in North Wales by amateur photographer Simon Roberts who spent a month waiting for the chicks to hatch. The 58-year-old surgeon, who lives near Wrexham said: "The chicks tipped their heads back and swallowed the improbably large fish in one go. SEE OUR COPY FOR DETAILS
Please byline: Simon Roberts/Solent News
? Simon Roberts/Solent News & Photo Agency
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FEATURE - Drei hungrige Lappentaucherküken werden mit Fisch gefüttert, während sie auf dem Rücken ihrer Eltern sitzen
Pictured: Three hungry grebe chicks are fed a huge fish as they perch on their parent's back. The black and white birds reached out eagerly to grab hold of the food, tipping their heads back to swallow the 'improbably' large fish.
The images were captured in Brymbo near Wrexham in North Wales by amateur photographer Simon Roberts who spent a month waiting for the chicks to hatch. The 58-year-old surgeon, who lives near Wrexham said: "The chicks tipped their heads back and swallowed the improbably large fish in one go. SEE OUR COPY FOR DETAILS
Please byline: Simon Roberts/Solent News
? Simon Roberts/Solent News & Photo Agency
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FEATURE - Drei hungrige Lappentaucherküken werden mit Fisch gefüttert, während sie auf dem Rücken ihrer Eltern sitzen
Pictured: Three hungry grebe chicks are fed a huge fish as they perch on their parent's back. The black and white birds reached out eagerly to grab hold of the food, tipping their heads back to swallow the 'improbably' large fish.
The images were captured in Brymbo near Wrexham in North Wales by amateur photographer Simon Roberts who spent a month waiting for the chicks to hatch. The 58-year-old surgeon, who lives near Wrexham said: "The chicks tipped their heads back and swallowed the improbably large fish in one go. SEE OUR COPY FOR DETAILS
Please byline: Simon Roberts/Solent News
? Simon Roberts/Solent News & Photo Agency
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Seasonal weather, Peterborough, UK - 17 Oct 2019
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Paul Marriott/REX (10449374j)
After a cold night, it's a beautiful start to the day as a grebe crosses the misty Overton lake at Nene Park, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Seasonal weather, Peterborough, UK - 17 Oct 2019
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Seasonal weather, Peterborough, UK - 17 Oct 2019
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Paul Marriott/REX (10449374l)
After a cold night, it's a beautiful start to the day as a grebe crosses the misty Overton lake at Nene Park, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Seasonal weather, Peterborough, UK - 17 Oct 2019
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Grebes running on water by Rick Derevan
These birds are seen mirroring each other as they perform their courtship dance on water. Pairs of Western Grebes (brown feathers through the eye) and Clark's Grebes (white feathers extend above the eye) were seen performing the on water spectacle at Santa Margarita Lake in San Luis Obispo County, California.
Retired appellate lawyer Rick Derevan, 75, said,"When the grebes run on the water, it's called rushing. I can be a male and female boding, or two males competing. Sometimes you will see three or more rushing together, and I'm told there's typically one female in those groups. They usually make a noise before they start running, so I as the photographer get an alert, giving me a little warning. They move their feet very fast and the rushing is typically completed in under 10 seconds so you need to be quick to get good photos. Western and Clark's grebes breed communally so you'll see many of them rushing in the same general area of a lake." (FOTO: DUKAS/SOLENT NEWS)
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Grebes running on water by Rick Derevan
These birds are seen mirroring each other as they perform their courtship dance on water. Pairs of Western Grebes (brown feathers through the eye) and Clark's Grebes (white feathers extend above the eye) were seen performing the on water spectacle at Santa Margarita Lake in San Luis Obispo County, California.
Retired appellate lawyer Rick Derevan, 75, said,"When the grebes run on the water, it's called rushing. I can be a male and female boding, or two males competing. Sometimes you will see three or more rushing together, and I'm told there's typically one female in those groups. They usually make a noise before they start running, so I as the photographer get an alert, giving me a little warning. They move their feet very fast and the rushing is typically completed in under 10 seconds so you need to be quick to get good photos. Western and Clark's grebes breed communally so you'll see many of them rushing in the same general area of a lake." (FOTO: DUKAS/SOLENT NEWS)
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Grebes running on water by Rick Derevan
These birds are seen mirroring each other as they perform their courtship dance on water. Pairs of Western Grebes (brown feathers through the eye) and Clark's Grebes (white feathers extend above the eye) were seen performing the on water spectacle at Santa Margarita Lake in San Luis Obispo County, California.
Retired appellate lawyer Rick Derevan, 75, said,"When the grebes run on the water, it's called rushing. I can be a male and female boding, or two males competing. Sometimes you will see three or more rushing together, and I'm told there's typically one female in those groups. They usually make a noise before they start running, so I as the photographer get an alert, giving me a little warning. They move their feet very fast and the rushing is typically completed in under 10 seconds so you need to be quick to get good photos. Western and Clark's grebes breed communally so you'll see many of them rushing in the same general area of a lake." (FOTO: DUKAS/SOLENT NEWS)
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Grebes running on water by Rick Derevan
These birds are seen mirroring each other as they perform their courtship dance on water. Pairs of Western Grebes (brown feathers through the eye) and Clark's Grebes (white feathers extend above the eye) were seen performing the on water spectacle at Santa Margarita Lake in San Luis Obispo County, California.
Retired appellate lawyer Rick Derevan, 75, said,"When the grebes run on the water, it's called rushing. I can be a male and female boding, or two males competing. Sometimes you will see three or more rushing together, and I'm told there's typically one female in those groups. They usually make a noise before they start running, so I as the photographer get an alert, giving me a little warning. They move their feet very fast and the rushing is typically completed in under 10 seconds so you need to be quick to get good photos. Western and Clark's grebes breed communally so you'll see many of them rushing in the same general area of a lake." (FOTO: DUKAS/SOLENT NEWS)
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Grebes running on water by Rick Derevan
These birds are seen mirroring each other as they perform their courtship dance on water. Pairs of Western Grebes (brown feathers through the eye) and Clark's Grebes (white feathers extend above the eye) were seen performing the on water spectacle at Santa Margarita Lake in San Luis Obispo County, California.
Retired appellate lawyer Rick Derevan, 75, said,"When the grebes run on the water, it's called rushing. I can be a male and female boding, or two males competing. Sometimes you will see three or more rushing together, and I'm told there's typically one female in those groups. They usually make a noise before they start running, so I as the photographer get an alert, giving me a little warning. They move their feet very fast and the rushing is typically completed in under 10 seconds so you need to be quick to get good photos. Western and Clark's grebes breed communally so you'll see many of them rushing in the same general area of a lake." (FOTO: DUKAS/SOLENT NEWS)
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Grebes running on water by Rick Derevan
These birds are seen mirroring each other as they perform their courtship dance on water. Pairs of Western Grebes (brown feathers through the eye) and Clark's Grebes (white feathers extend above the eye) were seen performing the on water spectacle at Santa Margarita Lake in San Luis Obispo County, California.
Retired appellate lawyer Rick Derevan, 75, said,"When the grebes run on the water, it's called rushing. I can be a male and female boding, or two males competing. Sometimes you will see three or more rushing together, and I'm told there's typically one female in those groups. They usually make a noise before they start running, so I as the photographer get an alert, giving me a little warning. They move their feet very fast and the rushing is typically completed in under 10 seconds so you need to be quick to get good photos. Western and Clark's grebes breed communally so you'll see many of them rushing in the same general area of a lake." (FOTO: DUKAS/SOLENT NEWS)
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Grebes running on water by Rick Derevan
These birds are seen mirroring each other as they perform their courtship dance on water. Pairs of Western Grebes (brown feathers through the eye) and Clark's Grebes (white feathers extend above the eye) were seen performing the on water spectacle at Santa Margarita Lake in San Luis Obispo County, California.
Retired appellate lawyer Rick Derevan, 75, said,"When the grebes run on the water, it's called rushing. I can be a male and female boding, or two males competing. Sometimes you will see three or more rushing together, and I'm told there's typically one female in those groups. They usually make a noise before they start running, so I as the photographer get an alert, giving me a little warning. They move their feet very fast and the rushing is typically completed in under 10 seconds so you need to be quick to get good photos. Western and Clark's grebes breed communally so you'll see many of them rushing in the same general area of a lake." (FOTO: DUKAS/SOLENT NEWS)
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Great Crested Grebes nesting in the campus of York University, Britain - 15 Apr 2014
MANDATORY CREDIT: Ben Andrew/Rex Features.
Editorial Use Only. No stock, books, advertising or merchandising without photographer's permission.
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ben Andrew/REX (3703420k)
Great Crested Grebe nesting
Great Crested Grebes nesting in the campus of York University, Britain - 15 Apr 2014
Wildlife photographer Ben Andrew captured the intimate nesting routine of Great Crested Grebes, who have taken up residence on the campus of York University.
The pictures show three chicks, which are approximately ten days old, nestling on the back of their parents, safely tucked under feathers.
Once hatched the chicks climb straight onto the back of their parents and ride around with them, in order to be protected from predators.
The Great Crested Grebe chicks were being fed a variety of treats, including insects, fish and also feathers plucked directly from the parent?s breast.
The feathers line the tiny stomachs of the chicks; this helps when they are trying to digest sharp items such as fish bones.
(FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Great Crested Grebes nesting in the campus of York University, Britain - 15 Apr 2014
MANDATORY CREDIT: Ben Andrew/Rex Features.
Editorial Use Only. No stock, books, advertising or merchandising without photographer's permission.
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ben Andrew/REX (3703420l)
Great Crested Grebe nesting
Great Crested Grebes nesting in the campus of York University, Britain - 15 Apr 2014
Wildlife photographer Ben Andrew captured the intimate nesting routine of Great Crested Grebes, who have taken up residence on the campus of York University.
The pictures show three chicks, which are approximately ten days old, nestling on the back of their parents, safely tucked under feathers.
Once hatched the chicks climb straight onto the back of their parents and ride around with them, in order to be protected from predators.
The Great Crested Grebe chicks were being fed a variety of treats, including insects, fish and also feathers plucked directly from the parent?s breast.
The feathers line the tiny stomachs of the chicks; this helps when they are trying to digest sharp items such as fish bones.
(FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Great Crested Grebes nesting in the campus of York University, Britain - 15 Apr 2014
MANDATORY CREDIT: Ben Andrew/Rex Features.
Editorial Use Only. No stock, books, advertising or merchandising without photographer's permission.
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ben Andrew/REX (3703420j)
Great Crested Grebe nesting
Great Crested Grebes nesting in the campus of York University, Britain - 15 Apr 2014
Wildlife photographer Ben Andrew captured the intimate nesting routine of Great Crested Grebes, who have taken up residence on the campus of York University.
The pictures show three chicks, which are approximately ten days old, nestling on the back of their parents, safely tucked under feathers.
Once hatched the chicks climb straight onto the back of their parents and ride around with them, in order to be protected from predators.
The Great Crested Grebe chicks were being fed a variety of treats, including insects, fish and also feathers plucked directly from the parent?s breast.
The feathers line the tiny stomachs of the chicks; this helps when they are trying to digest sharp items such as fish bones.
(FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Great Crested Grebes nesting in the campus of York University, Britain - 15 Apr 2014
MANDATORY CREDIT: Ben Andrew/Rex Features.
Editorial Use Only. No stock, books, advertising or merchandising without photographer's permission.
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ben Andrew/REX (3703420h)
Great Crested Grebe nesting
Great Crested Grebes nesting in the campus of York University, Britain - 15 Apr 2014
Wildlife photographer Ben Andrew captured the intimate nesting routine of Great Crested Grebes, who have taken up residence on the campus of York University.
The pictures show three chicks, which are approximately ten days old, nestling on the back of their parents, safely tucked under feathers.
Once hatched the chicks climb straight onto the back of their parents and ride around with them, in order to be protected from predators.
The Great Crested Grebe chicks were being fed a variety of treats, including insects, fish and also feathers plucked directly from the parent?s breast.
The feathers line the tiny stomachs of the chicks; this helps when they are trying to digest sharp items such as fish bones.
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Great Crested Grebes nesting in the campus of York University, Britain - 15 Apr 2014
MANDATORY CREDIT: Ben Andrew/Rex Features.
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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ben Andrew/REX (3703420i)
Great Crested Grebe nesting
Great Crested Grebes nesting in the campus of York University, Britain - 15 Apr 2014
Wildlife photographer Ben Andrew captured the intimate nesting routine of Great Crested Grebes, who have taken up residence on the campus of York University.
The pictures show three chicks, which are approximately ten days old, nestling on the back of their parents, safely tucked under feathers.
Once hatched the chicks climb straight onto the back of their parents and ride around with them, in order to be protected from predators.
The Great Crested Grebe chicks were being fed a variety of treats, including insects, fish and also feathers plucked directly from the parent?s breast.
The feathers line the tiny stomachs of the chicks; this helps when they are trying to digest sharp items such as fish bones.
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Great Crested Grebes nesting in the campus of York University, Britain - 15 Apr 2014
MANDATORY CREDIT: Ben Andrew/Rex Features.
Editorial Use Only. No stock, books, advertising or merchandising without photographer's permission.
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ben Andrew/REX (3703420d)
Great Crested Grebe nesting
Great Crested Grebes nesting in the campus of York University, Britain - 15 Apr 2014
Wildlife photographer Ben Andrew captured the intimate nesting routine of Great Crested Grebes, who have taken up residence on the campus of York University.
The pictures show three chicks, which are approximately ten days old, nestling on the back of their parents, safely tucked under feathers.
Once hatched the chicks climb straight onto the back of their parents and ride around with them, in order to be protected from predators.
The Great Crested Grebe chicks were being fed a variety of treats, including insects, fish and also feathers plucked directly from the parent?s breast.
The feathers line the tiny stomachs of the chicks; this helps when they are trying to digest sharp items such as fish bones.
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Great Crested Grebes nesting in the campus of York University, Britain - 15 Apr 2014
MANDATORY CREDIT: Ben Andrew/Rex Features.
Editorial Use Only. No stock, books, advertising or merchandising without photographer's permission.
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ben Andrew/REX (3703420f)
Great Crested Grebe fishing
Great Crested Grebes nesting in the campus of York University, Britain - 15 Apr 2014
Wildlife photographer Ben Andrew captured the intimate nesting routine of Great Crested Grebes, who have taken up residence on the campus of York University.
The pictures show three chicks, which are approximately ten days old, nestling on the back of their parents, safely tucked under feathers.
Once hatched the chicks climb straight onto the back of their parents and ride around with them, in order to be protected from predators.
The Great Crested Grebe chicks were being fed a variety of treats, including insects, fish and also feathers plucked directly from the parent?s breast.
The feathers line the tiny stomachs of the chicks; this helps when they are trying to digest sharp items such as fish bones.
(FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Great Crested Grebes nesting in the campus of York University, Britain - 15 Apr 2014
MANDATORY CREDIT: Ben Andrew/Rex Features.
Editorial Use Only. No stock, books, advertising or merchandising without photographer's permission.
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ben Andrew/REX (3703420a)
Great Crested Grebe
Great Crested Grebes nesting in the campus of York University, Britain - 15 Apr 2014
Wildlife photographer Ben Andrew captured the intimate nesting routine of Great Crested Grebes, who have taken up residence on the campus of York University.
The pictures show three chicks, which are approximately ten days old, nestling on the back of their parents, safely tucked under feathers.
Once hatched the chicks climb straight onto the back of their parents and ride around with them, in order to be protected from predators.
The Great Crested Grebe chicks were being fed a variety of treats, including insects, fish and also feathers plucked directly from the parent?s breast.
The feathers line the tiny stomachs of the chicks; this helps when they are trying to digest sharp items such as fish bones.
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Great crested grebe struggling to swallow a live eel on the River Yare, Norfolk Broads, Britain - 13 Jan 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Mick Freakley / Rex Features ( 1270856e )
Great crested grebe struggling to swallow a live eel
Eel Ave A Tummy Ache In The Morning
A greedy Great Crested Grebe bit off more than it could chew when it tried to swallow this enormous metre-long eel.
The colourful water bird would usually eat fish and small insects but this incredible sequence of pictures shows him struggling to gulp down an entire eel.
The grebe spent 10 minutes tackling his slippery supper, which was just less than a metre long, and eventually managed to swallow everything except the tail.
The scene was snapped by keen photographer Mick Freakley, from Kilby, Leicestershire, who was on his boat on the Norfolk Broads.
"It was amazing to watch the grebe trying to tuck into such an enormous eel," he said.
"I have seen grebe before trying to eat large fish and being forced to give up.
"At first I thought the eel may win because it was so big, but after about 10 minutes the grebe swallowed all of it except the final bit.
"The grebe was obviously struggling as he tried frantically to swallow water in an attempt to help it down."
Pensioner Mr Freakley was on holiday on the River Yare when he spotted the grebe tucking into his slippery snack.
"He must have dived into the water to catch the eel, and then it spent quite a bit of time manoeuvring it so it could swallow the head first," he said.
"He then started to gasp and swallow water as it realised it had perhaps bitten off more than it could chew.
"He managed to swallow everything but the tail before heading off into the reeds."
Great-crested grebes are excellent swimmers and divers and catch their prey underwater.
The species was hunted almost to extinction in the UK in the 19th century for its head plumes, which were used to decorate hats and ladies' undergarments.
The RSPB was set up to help protect this spe...
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Great crested grebe struggling to swallow a live eel on the River Yare, Norfolk Broads, Britain - 13 Jan 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Mick Freakley / Rex Features ( 1270856a )
Great crested grebe struggling to swallow a live eel
Eel Ave A Tummy Ache In The Morning
A greedy Great Crested Grebe bit off more than it could chew when it tried to swallow this enormous metre-long eel.
The colourful water bird would usually eat fish and small insects but this incredible sequence of pictures shows him struggling to gulp down an entire eel.
The grebe spent 10 minutes tackling his slippery supper, which was just less than a metre long, and eventually managed to swallow everything except the tail.
The scene was snapped by keen photographer Mick Freakley, from Kilby, Leicestershire, who was on his boat on the Norfolk Broads.
"It was amazing to watch the grebe trying to tuck into such an enormous eel," he said.
"I have seen grebe before trying to eat large fish and being forced to give up.
"At first I thought the eel may win because it was so big, but after about 10 minutes the grebe swallowed all of it except the final bit.
"The grebe was obviously struggling as he tried frantically to swallow water in an attempt to help it down."
Pensioner Mr Freakley was on holiday on the River Yare when he spotted the grebe tucking into his slippery snack.
"He must have dived into the water to catch the eel, and then it spent quite a bit of time manoeuvring it so it could swallow the head first," he said.
"He then started to gasp and swallow water as it realised it had perhaps bitten off more than it could chew.
"He managed to swallow everything but the tail before heading off into the reeds."
Great-crested grebes are excellent swimmers and divers and catch their prey underwater.
The species was hunted almost to extinction in the UK in the 19th century for its head plumes, which were used to decorate hats and ladies' undergarments.
The RSPB was set up to help protect this spe...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QKNQNZNRP
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Great crested grebe struggling to swallow a live eel on the River Yare, Norfolk Broads, Britain - 13 Jan 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Mick Freakley / Rex Features ( 1270856c )
Great crested grebe struggling to swallow a live eel
Eel Ave A Tummy Ache In The Morning
A greedy Great Crested Grebe bit off more than it could chew when it tried to swallow this enormous metre-long eel.
The colourful water bird would usually eat fish and small insects but this incredible sequence of pictures shows him struggling to gulp down an entire eel.
The grebe spent 10 minutes tackling his slippery supper, which was just less than a metre long, and eventually managed to swallow everything except the tail.
The scene was snapped by keen photographer Mick Freakley, from Kilby, Leicestershire, who was on his boat on the Norfolk Broads.
"It was amazing to watch the grebe trying to tuck into such an enormous eel," he said.
"I have seen grebe before trying to eat large fish and being forced to give up.
"At first I thought the eel may win because it was so big, but after about 10 minutes the grebe swallowed all of it except the final bit.
"The grebe was obviously struggling as he tried frantically to swallow water in an attempt to help it down."
Pensioner Mr Freakley was on holiday on the River Yare when he spotted the grebe tucking into his slippery snack.
"He must have dived into the water to catch the eel, and then it spent quite a bit of time manoeuvring it so it could swallow the head first," he said.
"He then started to gasp and swallow water as it realised it had perhaps bitten off more than it could chew.
"He managed to swallow everything but the tail before heading off into the reeds."
Great-crested grebes are excellent swimmers and divers and catch their prey underwater.
The species was hunted almost to extinction in the UK in the 19th century for its head plumes, which were used to decorate hats and ladies' undergarments.
The RSPB was set up to help protect this spe...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QKNQNZNRP
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Great crested grebe struggling to swallow a live eel on the River Yare, Norfolk Broads, Britain - 13 Jan 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Mick Freakley / Rex Features ( 1270856d )
Great crested grebe struggling to swallow a live eel
Eel Ave A Tummy Ache In The Morning
A greedy Great Crested Grebe bit off more than it could chew when it tried to swallow this enormous metre-long eel.
The colourful water bird would usually eat fish and small insects but this incredible sequence of pictures shows him struggling to gulp down an entire eel.
The grebe spent 10 minutes tackling his slippery supper, which was just less than a metre long, and eventually managed to swallow everything except the tail.
The scene was snapped by keen photographer Mick Freakley, from Kilby, Leicestershire, who was on his boat on the Norfolk Broads.
"It was amazing to watch the grebe trying to tuck into such an enormous eel," he said.
"I have seen grebe before trying to eat large fish and being forced to give up.
"At first I thought the eel may win because it was so big, but after about 10 minutes the grebe swallowed all of it except the final bit.
"The grebe was obviously struggling as he tried frantically to swallow water in an attempt to help it down."
Pensioner Mr Freakley was on holiday on the River Yare when he spotted the grebe tucking into his slippery snack.
"He must have dived into the water to catch the eel, and then it spent quite a bit of time manoeuvring it so it could swallow the head first," he said.
"He then started to gasp and swallow water as it realised it had perhaps bitten off more than it could chew.
"He managed to swallow everything but the tail before heading off into the reeds."
Great-crested grebes are excellent swimmers and divers and catch their prey underwater.
The species was hunted almost to extinction in the UK in the 19th century for its head plumes, which were used to decorate hats and ladies' undergarments.
The RSPB was set up to help protect this spe...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QKNQNZNRP
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Great crested grebe struggling to swallow a live eel on the River Yare, Norfolk Broads, Britain - 13 Jan 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Mick Freakley / Rex Features ( 1270856b )
Great crested grebe struggling to swallow a live eel
Eel Ave A Tummy Ache In The Morning
A greedy Great Crested Grebe bit off more than it could chew when it tried to swallow this enormous metre-long eel.
The colourful water bird would usually eat fish and small insects but this incredible sequence of pictures shows him struggling to gulp down an entire eel.
The grebe spent 10 minutes tackling his slippery supper, which was just less than a metre long, and eventually managed to swallow everything except the tail.
The scene was snapped by keen photographer Mick Freakley, from Kilby, Leicestershire, who was on his boat on the Norfolk Broads.
"It was amazing to watch the grebe trying to tuck into such an enormous eel," he said.
"I have seen grebe before trying to eat large fish and being forced to give up.
"At first I thought the eel may win because it was so big, but after about 10 minutes the grebe swallowed all of it except the final bit.
"The grebe was obviously struggling as he tried frantically to swallow water in an attempt to help it down."
Pensioner Mr Freakley was on holiday on the River Yare when he spotted the grebe tucking into his slippery snack.
"He must have dived into the water to catch the eel, and then it spent quite a bit of time manoeuvring it so it could swallow the head first," he said.
"He then started to gasp and swallow water as it realised it had perhaps bitten off more than it could chew.
"He managed to swallow everything but the tail before heading off into the reeds."
Great-crested grebes are excellent swimmers and divers and catch their prey underwater.
The species was hunted almost to extinction in the UK in the 19th century for its head plumes, which were used to decorate hats and ladies' undergarments.
The RSPB was set up to help protect this spe...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QKNQNZNRP
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