Great Crested Grebe Podiceps cristatus
The Great Crested Grebe is native to freshwater lakes through much of Europe and Asia.
It is resident in the temperate regions but migrates south in winter in colder areas.
In winter plumage (above right), the head is mainly white except for the crest; the reddish-brown feathers
and "flaps" are breeding plumage only (male and female).
Courting: a double Bad Hair Day. They perform wonderful courtship dances including synchronised running on water.
The amazing reflection (coot's reflection looks like grebe's head)
Grebe on nest (possibly old coot's nest)
Not sure whose nest this one is
Thanks to Dr Harsha Vardhan Reddy for the above photo of a Grebe on her eggs.
On the nest
With a chick
Feeding chick.
Mum carries her striped young chicks on her back
and feeds them there.
Grebe chick
Family group
Mum with chick
Juvenile
Parent with juvenile