Grebe Collection (#16)

Great Crested Grebes - Pair copulating on courtship platform, male with raised crest calling. Hessen, Germany
USH-1532 Great Crested Grebes - Pair copulating on courtship platform, male with raised crest calling. Hessen, Germany Podiceps cristatus Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display

Great Crested Grebe - Male transporting vegetation material to courtship platform on lake. Hessen, Germany
USH-1531 Great Crested Grebe - Male transporting vegetation material to courtship platform on lake. Hessen, Germany. Podiceps cristatus Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display

Great Crested Grebe - Male transporting water vegetation material to courtship platform on lake. Hessen, Germany
USH-1529 Great Crested Grebe - Male transporting water vegetation material to courtship platform on lake. Hessen, Germany

Great Crested Grebes - Pair courtship displaying, male (left) with erect crest, calling to female. Hessen, Germany
USH-1528 Great Crested Grebes - Pair courtship displaying, male (left) with erect crest, calling to female. Hessen, Germany

Great Crested Grebes - Pair beside courtship platform, showing head shaking ritual. Hessen, Germany
USH-1526 Great Crested Grebes - Pair beside courtship platform, showing head shaking ritual. Hessen, Germany. Podiceps cristatus Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Great Crested Grebe - Male swimming over lake with mirrow-image of head. Hessen, Germany
USH-1525 Great Crested Grebe - Male swimming over lake with mirrow-image of head. Hessen, Germany. Podiceps cristatus Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Great Crested Grebe - fighting
ME-26 GREAT CRESTED GREBE - two fighting on water Podiceps cristatus Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Eared Grebe
JZ-2409 Eared Grebe Podiceps nigricollis Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Australasian Grebe on its nest At a small pool that fills only in the wet season near the Gibb River Road, Kimberley
DH-4303 Australasian Grebe on its nest At a small pool that fills only in the wet season near the Gibb River Road, Kimberley, Western Australia

Australasian Grebe At a small pool that fills only in the wet season near the Gibb River Road, Kimberley
DH-4302 Australasian Grebe At a small pool that fills only in the wet season near the Gibb River Road, Kimberley, Western Australia

Australasian Grebe - in breeding plumage At Mt Barnett water treatment plant, Gibb River Road, Kimberley
DH-4206 Australasian Grebe - in breeding plumage At Mt Barnett water treatment plant, Gibb River Road, Kimberley, Western Australia

Australasian Grebes Lake Waggaboonyah, Mt Gordon, Queensland, Australia
DH-3164 Australasian Grebes Lake Waggaboonyah, Mt Gordon, Queensland, Australia. Tachybaptus novaehollandiae nova Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Hoary-headed Grebe Alice Springs sewage ponds, Northern Territory, Australia
DH-2905 Hoary-headed Grebe Alice Springs sewage ponds, Northern Territory, Australia Poliocephalus poliocephalus Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Hoary-headed Grebe Non-breeding plumage Alice Springs sewage ponds, Northern Territory, Australia
DH-2903 Hoary-headed Grebe - Non-breeding plumage Alice Springs sewage ponds, Northern Territory, Australia Poliocephalus poliocephalus Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display

Great Crested Grebe - With young on back - Spain - Found in Europe, South Africa and Australia - Strictly aquatic
CAN-2956 Great Crested Grebe - with young on back Spain Podiceps cristatus Found in Europe, South Africa and Australia. Strictly aquatic

Western Grebe - on nest
CAN-1614 Western GREBE - on nest Aechmophorus occidentalis John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Little Grebe / Dabchick courting pair. Andries Vosloo Kudu Reserve, nr Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa
ASW-4647 Little Grebe / Dabchick courting pair. Andries Vosloo Kudu Reserve, nr Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Tachybaptus ruficollis Alan J. S

Black-necked Grebe. Andries Vosloo Kudu Reserve, nr Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa
ASW-4636 Black-necked Grebe. Andries Vosloo Kudu Reserve, nr Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Podiceps nigricollis Alan J. S

Little Grebe
ROY-215 Little Grebe - Silhouette at sunrise Cleveland. UK Tachybaptus ruficollis Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Great Crested Grebe - 3 chicks swimming in lake Island Texel, Holland
USH-1652 Great Crested Grebe - 3 chicks swimming in lake Island Texel, Holland Podiceps cristatus Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Great Crested Grebe - Female transporting 2 chicks on her back Island Texel, Holland
USH-1648 Great Crested Grebe - Female transporting 2 chicks on her back Island Texel, Holland Podiceps cristatus Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Captivating Grebes: A Glimpse into their Fascinating World" Witness the heartwarming sight of a female Great Crested Grebe gracefully transporting three adorable chicks on her back, as captured on the picturesque Island of Texel in Holland. (Picture No. 11671366) The nurturing instincts of a Great Crested Grebe shine through as it delicately feeds a feather to one of its precious chicks in Valkenhorst nature reserve, Valkenswaard, The Netherlands. This remarkable moment earned recognition in the Bird Photographer of the Year 2022 - Bird Behaviour category. (Highly commended) Behold the mesmerizing courtship display of a pair of Great Crested Grebes beside a weed platform in Hessen, Germany. Their elegant movements and synchronized gestures create an enchanting spectacle for all who observe them. (Picture No. 11671273) Delve into the world of Little Grebes as they engage in their own captivating courtship display, showcasing their unique beauty and charm. Marvel at an Australasian crested grebe pair engaging in an intricate courtship dance that exemplifies their deep bond and commitment to each other. Prepare to be enchanted by the extraordinary "weed dance" performed by Great Crested Grebes during courtship rituals – a true testament to their elegance and grace. Witness another heartwarming moment as a devoted Great Crested Grebe carries its chick securely on its back, demonstrating unwavering parental care and protection amidst tranquil Dutch waters in May. Experience the breathtaking courtship display of adult pairs of Great Crested Grebes on England's River Thames, Henley-on-Thames, where love is expressed through synchronized movements and striking plumage patterns during April. Discover the charming presence of Little Grebes gracing summer landscapes across the UK with their endearing presence and distinctive calls.