Today I went to Battersea Park and, at first, I thought there was nothing of interest around as the lake seemed strangely devoid of wildlife. In the distance I spotted what I believed to be a Great Crested Grebe that seemed to be floating in the middle of the lake with something else. I couldn't tell what the "something else" was until I downloaded my photographs onto the computer. It was a chick! Apologies for the standard of the photos - but they were a long way away.
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| Great Crested Grebe and chick |
I was so happy to see that it was a young Great Crested Grebe as that was what I was hoping to see.
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| Chick with striped head and Great Crested Grebe |
If I had known for sure that it was mum and youngster I would have stayed longer, hoping that they would float nearer to me.
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| Great Crested Grebe and youngster |
I am so excited - it is the first time I have seen a Great Crested Grebe chick for myself!
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