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Great Crested Grebe, Haubentaucher

Podiceps cristatus

Description:

a bit bigger than a mallard duck, is an excellent swimmer and diver (saw this one dive about 5 m), and pursues its fish prey underwater. the adults are unmistakable in summer with head and neck decorations.

Habitat:

pond

Notes:

@ nana puppet

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Gemeinde Schönau, Niederösterreich, Austria

Spotted on Sep 4, 2011
Submitted on Sep 4, 2011

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