Little Grebe.

Last month I spent a couple of afternoons photographing the little grebe or dabchick,as it is also known.Ollie and me had noticed a pair of them during our walks along the riverbank and so I decided to come back while Ollie went home for a lie down.I walked back along the bank of the River Whiteadder,near where I live in the Scottish Borders.I selected a spot to sit,with my back up against a tree trunk,set up the tripod,long lens and having donned my camouflage gear, I then covered all with my Harry Potter invisibility cloak.Then it was just a matter of sitting,waiting and hopefully capturing some nice images of these lovely, busy little characters.I was sitting under the tree,beneath a bank,in the shade, while the sun shone across the water,throwing reflective colour over the water from the opposite river bank.

Here are some of the images from a cold but enjoyable couple of afternoon sessions.

Little Grebe with reflected colours on the River Whiteadder.

Little Grebe with reflected colours on the River Whiteadder.

Little Grebe or Dabchick.

Little Grebe or Dabchick.

On the River Whiteadder in Berwickshire,Scottish Borders.

On the River Whiteadder in Berwickshire,Scottish Borders.

Little Grebe with fish.

Little Grebe with fish.

Dabchick with fish.

Dabchick with fish.

A vigorous shake of the head.

A vigorous shake of the head.

Spray flying.

Spray flying.

A few water droplets.

A few water droplets.

Busy.

Busy.

Little Grebe 4.

Little Grebe with insect larva.

Little Grebe with insect larva.

Little Grebe and beech leaf.

Little Grebe and beech leaf.

About Phil Mclean

Hi, my name is Phil Mclean. I'm a nature photographer living in Berwickshire,in the Scottish Borders.I enjoy photographing all aspects of nature,from the birds and the bees,to the mammals and the trees. I just love being out in the countryside whenever possible and preferably with a camera. Although I do make it difficult for myself,as I'm normally accompanied by my photographic assistant, Ollie,my springer spaniel dog. I hope you'll enjoy the pictures that I post and if you have the time and the inclination,please leave a comment. Thanks.
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