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Great Crested Grebe
Podiceps cristatus
-26.4469, 151.753
Field Notes
Description:
My first time seeing the Great Crested Grebe! These fabulous looking Grebes have "a long neck and head with a distinctive black double crest. [They have] dark brown wings, satin white underparts, a black crown, dark olive-green feet and, during flight, prominent white patches are visible on its wings. This grebe has a white face with a red eye, and a black line from the base of the bill to the eye." (Birdlife Australia)
Habitat:
This Great Crested Grebe was floating around on the water at Gordonbrook Dam, near Kingaroy. "Gordonbrook Dam is the sole water supply for Kingaroy.[.....] The dam provides a haven for over 100 different species of birds." (https://www.queensland.com/en-au/attraction/gordonbrook-dam )
Notes:
Check out this little video of this critter floating on the water: https://youtu.be/M3AUbeX3_u4
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