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Little Grebe A newcomer to our local dam and incredibly shy. They have a habit of diving as soon as anyone comes close so I had to lay low in the bushes to get this one. Fall,Geotagged,Little Grebe,South Africa,Tachybaptus ruficollis,birds,south africa,water birds Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

Little Grebe

A newcomer to our local dam and incredibly shy. They have a habit of diving as soon as anyone comes close so I had to lay low in the bushes to get this one.

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The Little Grebe

The Little Grebe, also known as Dabchick, is a member of the grebe family of water birds. At 23 to 29 cm in length it is the smallest European member of its family. It is commonly found in open bodies of water across most of its range.

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Similar species: Grebes
Species identified by Claire Hamilton
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By Claire Hamilton

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Uploaded Jun 13, 2014. Captured Jun 13, 2014 15:18 in Unnamed Road, South Africa.
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  • Canon EOS 7D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/640s
  • ISO500
  • 400mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.