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Great Crested Grebe

Podiceps cristatus

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Description:

A picture I did not expect, taken from a great distance to the middle of a lake in Schliersee, Germany. I have never seen ducks travel at that speed and to have two youngsters in their wake was special. I need help as I do not know what they are.

Habitat:

Lakes, ponds I see they usually build floating nests. And they are exclusively Aquatic.

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Comments (3)
KarenSaxton
Now you know why you've never seen a duck go so fast. That comment made me take a look at the sighting in full size :)
alicelongmartin
Thank You so much Karen for identifying it as I have an old European Bird book that helps after I know what it is.

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PublishedOctober 1, 2011

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