Thanks Mike 😀

Thanks Alan...much appreciated. 🙏

Oh....that is really good. Incredible mood and feel to this image. Fantastic.

Thanks Paula...👍

Thanks Oliver... 👍

Grebes along the margins at sunrise.

Grebes along the margins at sunrise.

Grebes along the margins at sunrise.

Grebes along the margins at sunrise.

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When you observe a particular species over a period of months, it's just incredible how much you learn about the subtleties & nuances of their behaviour. Such a rewarding journey.

When you observe a particular species over a period of months, it's just incredible how much you learn about the subtleties & nuances of their behaviour. Such a rewarding journey.

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Transitions tend to blur and highlights can be easily managed photographing the grebes in the early morning mist. Such incredibly elegant creatures.

Transitions tend to blur and highlights can be easily managed photographing the grebes in the early morning mist. Such incredibly elegant creatures.

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An early morning mist lingers on the waters' surface, and a soft, diffused light frames this breeding pair of Great Crested Grebes.

An early morning mist lingers on the waters' surface, and a soft, diffused light frames this breeding pair of Great Crested Grebes.

An early morning mist lingers on the waters' surface, and a soft, diffused light frames this breeding pair of Great Crested Grebes.

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A courting pair of Great Crested Grebes rise simultaneously from the water, as they reaffirm their bond during the breeding season.

A courting pair of Great Crested Grebes rise simultaneously from the water, as they reaffirm their bond during the breeding season.

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I just felt the prevailing light worked well here, framing this mallard along the riverbank.

I just felt the prevailing light worked well here, framing this mallard along the riverbank.

I just felt the prevailing light worked well here, framing this mallard along the riverbank.

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First light along the river frames this preening mallard. No matter the species, I've always thought it is the prevailing light which defines the feel of an image.

First light along the river frames this preening mallard. No matter the species, I've always thought it is the prevailing light which defines the feel of an image.

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Thanks Jennie 🙏

I have been very fortunate Jesika, and watching around four breeding pairs at a local lake this year. So very lucky to witness their incredible behaviour.

The elegant courtship of the Great Crested Grebe unfolds quietly in the early months of spring, when the wetlands stir back into life.

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Thanks Stephen 🙏🏻

Fleeting moments upon still waters at day-break.

Fleeting moments upon still waters at day-break.

Fleeting moments upon still waters at day-break.

Fleeting moments upon still waters at day-break.

Fleeting moments upon still waters at day-break.

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Stunning. 👍

Super series Oliver, from warm pastel tones to cool hues. Wonderful.

Great to see you are doing more phone-scoping Mike. I really like the 'high-key' feel here. Wonderful insight and creativity.

Sanderling take to flight along the shoreline.

Sanderling and Dunlin are regular visitors along the shoreline at Titchwell.

Teal are pretty, little dabbling ducks, which can be easily spotted in winter on reservoirs, gravel pits, and flooded meadows in the UK. Taken from Parrinder hide at Titchwell.

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A brief foray to Titchwell along the North Norfolk coast. The tide & mist were working against us at sunrise, but an excellent day spent in the company of friends. ‪

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Thank you 😀

Thanks Kimberly 🙏

Misty mornings are generally a big plus for me with the diffused light...I just have an abject aversity to blown highlights.

Misty mornings are generally a big plus for me with the diffused light...I just have an abject aversity to blown highlights.

Misty mornings are generally a big plus for me with the diffused light...I just have an abject aversity to blown highlights.

Misty mornings are generally a big plus for me with the diffused light...I just have an abject aversity to blown highlights.

Misty mornings are generally a big plus for me with the diffused light...I just have an abject aversity to blown highlights.

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When you focus & study a particular species it is amazing what you can discover about subtle, yet often overlooked, mannerisms & behaviour.

When you focus & study a particular species it is amazing what you can discover about subtle, yet often overlooked, mannerisms & behaviour.

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I tend to work smarter when I have a project to focus on. Grebes are generally very skittish creatures, but at this time of year as they pair up for the breeding season, it's a very special time.

I tend to work smarter when I have a project to focus on. Grebes are generally very skittish creatures, but at this time of year as they pair up for the breeding season, it's a very special time.

I tend to work smarter when I have a project to focus on. Grebes are generally very skittish creatures, but at this time of year as they pair up for the breeding season, it's a very special time.

I tend to work smarter when I have a project to focus on. Grebes are generally very skittish creatures, but at this time of year as they pair up for the breeding season, it's a very special time.

I tend to work smarter when I have a project to focus on. Grebes are generally very skittish creatures, but at this time of year as they pair up for the breeding season, it's a very special time.

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Sunrise. Soft hues & warm tones. The light is constantly shifting & changing at this time of day as it hangs low over the water, framing this Crested Grebe.

Sunrise. Soft hues & warm tones. The light is constantly shifting & changing at this time of day as it hangs low over the water, framing this Crested Grebe.

Sunrise. Soft hues & warm tones. The light is constantly shifting & changing at this time of day as it hangs low over the water, framing this Crested Grebe.

Sunrise. Soft hues & warm tones. The light is constantly shifting & changing at this time of day as it hangs low over the water, framing this Crested Grebe.

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Thanks Helen, I've been very lucky this year with three pairs showing well very close to home. 😀

Thank you 🙏

Thanks Mark, they are such elegant and endearing birds.