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Grebes Collection (#6)

The graceful Great Crested Grebe steals the show as it transports three adorable chicks on her back, showcasing a heartwarming display of maternal care

Background imageGrebes Collection: Great Crested Grebe ME 31 Fighting Podiceps cristatus © Johan De Meester / ardea. com

Great Crested Grebe ME 31 Fighting Podiceps cristatus © Johan De Meester / ardea. com
ME-31 Great Crested GREBE - fighting Podiceps cristatus Johan De Meester contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageGrebes Collection: Western Grebe - Elkhorn Slough Estuarine Reserve - CA

Western Grebe - Elkhorn Slough Estuarine Reserve - CA
SE-1000 Western Grebe Elkhorn Slough Estuarine Reserve - CA Aechmophorus occidentalis Suzi Eszterhas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageGrebes Collection: Slavonian Grebe

Slavonian Grebe
BS-1078 SLAVONIAN / HORNED GREBE C/U HEAD Podiceps auritus Bryan Sage contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageGrebes Collection: Slavonian / Horned Grebe - on nest with eggs

Slavonian / Horned Grebe - on nest with eggs
CK-3203 Slavonian / Horned Grebe - on nest with eggs Podiceps auritus Chris Knights contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageGrebes Collection: Horned Grebe - Alberta - Canada

Horned Grebe - Alberta - Canada
JZ-981 Horned Grebe Alberta - Canada Podiceps auritus Jim Zipp contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageGrebes Collection: Little Grebe, early spring at RSPB Minsmere, Suffolk

Little Grebe, early spring at RSPB Minsmere, Suffolk

Background imageGrebes Collection: Australasian Grebe (Tachybaptus novaehollandiae) adult male, swimming on lake, Perth

Australasian Grebe (Tachybaptus novaehollandiae) adult male, swimming on lake, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Background imageGrebes Collection: Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) adult with chick, swimming amongst floating vegetation

Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) adult with chick, swimming amongst floating vegetation on canal, Derbyshire, England, july

Background imageGrebes Collection: Pied-billed Grebe (Podilymbus podiceps antarcticus) adult, swimming, Vicente Lopez

Pied-billed Grebe (Podilymbus podiceps antarcticus) adult, swimming, Vicente Lopez, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, october

Background imageGrebes Collection: Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) immature, first winter plumage, swimming, England, october

Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) immature, first winter plumage, swimming, England, october

Background imageGrebes Collection: Hooded Grebe (Podiceps gallardoi) adult, swimming and calling to partner, Strobel Plateau

Hooded Grebe (Podiceps gallardoi) adult, swimming and calling to partner, Strobel Plateau, Santa Cruz, Argentina, november

Background imageGrebes Collection: Hooded Grebe (Podiceps gallardoi) adult pair, displaying (only known photograph of display)

Hooded Grebe (Podiceps gallardoi) adult pair, displaying (only known photograph of display), with Black-necked Swans (Cygnus melanocoryphus) in background, Strobel Plateau, Santa Cruz, Argentina

Background imageGrebes Collection: Clark's Grebe (Aechmophorus clarkii) adult, swimming at sunset, California, U. S. A. november

Clark's Grebe (Aechmophorus clarkii) adult, swimming at sunset, California, U. S. A. november
Clark's Grebe (Aechmophorus clarkii) adult, swimming at sunset, California, U.S.A. november

Background imageGrebes Collection: Black-necked Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) six adults, winter plumage, flock swimming at sea

Black-necked Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) six adults, winter plumage, flock swimming at sea, England, winter

Background imageGrebes Collection: GtCrested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus) Nest and four eggs

GtCrested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus) Nest and four eggs

Background imageGrebes Collection: Black-necked Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) Nest and six eggs

Black-necked Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) Nest and six eggs

Background imageGrebes Collection: White-tufted Grebe (Rollandia rolland) adult, swimming, Vicente Lopez, Buenos Aires Province

White-tufted Grebe (Rollandia rolland) adult, swimming, Vicente Lopez, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, september

Background imageGrebes Collection: Slavonian Grebe (Podiceps auritus) adult pair, breeding plumage, displaying on water, Finland, june

Slavonian Grebe (Podiceps auritus) adult pair, breeding plumage, displaying on water, Finland, june

Background imageGrebes Collection: Slavonian Grebe (Podiceps auritus) adult, breeding plumage, swimming, Finland, june

Slavonian Grebe (Podiceps auritus) adult, breeding plumage, swimming, Finland, june

Background imageGrebes Collection: Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) adult pair, with chick riding on back, swimming, Cley

Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) adult pair, with chick riding on back, swimming, Cley, Norfolk, England, august

Background imageGrebes Collection: Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) adult, with chick riding on back, swimming, Cley, Norfolk

Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) adult, with chick riding on back, swimming, Cley, Norfolk, England, august

Background imageGrebes Collection: Black-necked Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) adult, winter plumage, swimming at sea, England, winter

Black-necked Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) adult, winter plumage, swimming at sea, England, winter

Background imageGrebes Collection: White-tufted Grebe (Rollandia rolland chilensis) juvenile, swimming amongst floating aquatic

White-tufted Grebe (Rollandia rolland chilensis) juvenile, swimming amongst floating aquatic vegetation, Vicente Lopez, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, march

Background imageGrebes Collection: Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus) adult, swimming on lake, Derbyshire, England, march

Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus) adult, swimming on lake, Derbyshire, England, march

Background imageGrebes Collection: Red-necked Grebe - at nest with eggs

Red-necked Grebe - at nest with eggs
ZT-56 Red-necked Grebe - at nest with eggs Podiceps grisegena Zdenek Tunka Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageGrebes Collection: Red-necked Grebe - on nest

Red-necked Grebe - on nest
PL-545 Red-necked Grebe - on nest Podiceps grisegena Jens-Peter Laub Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageGrebes Collection: Great Crested Grebe - single adult on lake - Wiltshire - England - UK

Great Crested Grebe - single adult on lake - Wiltshire - England - UK
DK-325 Great Crested Grebe - single adult on lake Wiltshire - England - UK Podiceps cristatus David Kilbey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only




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The graceful Great Crested Grebe steals the show as it transports three adorable chicks on her back, showcasing a heartwarming display of maternal care. This captivating scene unfolds on the picturesque Island of Texel in Holland, captured beautifully in Picture No. 11671366. In another enchanting moment, a pair of Great Crested Grebes engage in courtship displaying beside a weed platform in Hessen, Germany (Picture No. 11671273). Their intricate dance and synchronized movements are truly mesmerizing to witness. Not to be outdone, the Little Grebe also makes an appearance, adding its own charm to the avian spectacle. However, it is the majestic adult pair of Great Crested Grebes that steal our attention once again as they perform an elegant courtship display on the tranquil waters of River Thames in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire (Picture No. 11671326). As dawn breaks over Cheshire's serene landscape, we are treated to yet another breathtaking sight: two Great Crested Grebes engaging in their ritualistic courtship dance (Picture No. 11671326). The ethereal beauty of this moment is truly awe-inspiring. Moving further east to Suffolk UK, we witness a heartening scene where a devoted pair of Great Crested Grebes diligently feed their young ones (12077). Their nurturing instincts and dedication shine through as they ensure their offspring receive nourishment and protection. March brings about intense competition among rival males seeking dominance and mates. A brave male Great Crested Grebe can be seen splashing through water with determination while escaping his rivals' pursuit in Norfolk U. K. , demonstrating his resilience and strength. Finally, Rutland Water becomes the stage for nature's grand performance as another pair of magnificent Great Crested Grebes displays their affectionate bond at dawn. Their synchronized movements create ripples across the calm waters - a true testament to love's power and beauty.