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Belgian photographer David Pattyn has been photographing waterbirds for years, with a particular attraction towards grebes.
As birds that rarely fly, and hardly ever step foot on land, photographing grebes means getting in the water with them. Pattyn’s rare and intimate photographs reveal their private world as they see it, at water level.

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Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) courtship, this animal was trying to impress another male, Oisterwijk, The Netherlands, April
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David Pattyn / Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) courtship, this animal was trying to impress another male, Oisterwijk, The Netherlands, April
Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) pair performing their courtship dance in which they mimic each other's movements. The Netherlands. April.
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David Pattyn / Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) pair performing their courtship dance in which they mimic each other's movements. The Netherlands. April.
Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) courting pair. The Netherlands.May 2014
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David Pattyn / Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) courting pair. The Netherlands.May 2014
Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) pair performing their 'weed dance' during the courting or mating season. The birds offer each other plant material as a present to confirm their bond. The Neth...
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David Pattyn / Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) pair performing their 'weed dance' during the courting or mating season. The birds offer each other plant material as a present to confirm their bond. The Neth...
Great Crested grebes (Podiceps cristatus) courtship dance just after they finished mating, both have their crests erect in excitement, La Dombes area, France, April
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David Pattyn / Great Crested grebes (Podiceps cristatus) courtship dance just after they finished mating, both have their crests erect in excitement, La Dombes area, France, April
Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) in a threathening posture trying to intimidate another grebe in a territorial dispute. The Netherlands. April.
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David Pattyn / Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) in a threathening posture trying to intimidate another grebe in a territorial dispute. The Netherlands. April.
Great Crested grebes (Podiceps cristatus) two males fighitng for the right to mate at a particular mating spot, La Dombes lake area, France, June
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David Pattyn / Great Crested grebes (Podiceps cristatus) two males fighitng for the right to mate at a particular mating spot, La Dombes lake area, France, June
Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) pair performing their courtship dance in which they mimic each other's movements. The Netherlands. April.
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David Pattyn / Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) pair performing their courtship dance in which they mimic each other's movements. The Netherlands. April.
Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) pair performing their courtship dance in which they mimic each other's movements. The Netherlands. April.
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David Pattyn / Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) pair performing their courtship dance in which they mimic each other's movements. The Netherlands. April.
Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) pair performing their courtship dance in which they mimic each other's movements. The Netherlands. April.
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David Pattyn / Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) pair performing their courtship dance in which they mimic each other's movements. The Netherlands. April.
Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) male and female perform courtship dance, La Dombes area, France, June
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David Pattyn / Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) male and female perform courtship dance, La Dombes area, France, June
Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) pair performing their 'weed dance' during the courting or mating season. The birds offer each other plant material as a present to confirm their bond. The Neth...
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David Pattyn / Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) pair performing their 'weed dance' during the courting or mating season. The birds offer each other plant material as a present to confirm their bond. The Neth...
Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) pair performing their 'weed dance' during the courting or mating season. The birds offer each other plant material as a present to confirm their bond. The Neth...
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David Pattyn / Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) pair performing their 'weed dance' during the courting or mating season. The birds offer each other plant material as a present to confirm their bond. The Neth...
Great Crested grebes (Podiceps cristatus) performing courtship dance and exchanging weed as part of ritual, La Dombes area, France, June
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David Pattyn / Great Crested grebes (Podiceps cristatus) performing courtship dance and exchanging weed as part of ritual, La Dombes area, France, June
Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) pair performing their 'weed dance' in which they take a vertical position in front of each other and offer plant material to each other. The Netherlands. March...
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David Pattyn / Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) pair performing their 'weed dance' in which they take a vertical position in front of each other and offer plant material to each other. The Netherlands. March...
Great Crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) courtship dance in between vegetation just after sunset, La Dombes area, France, April
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David Pattyn / Great Crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) courtship dance in between vegetation just after sunset, La Dombes area, France, April
Great Crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) male dancing on top of the female after mating, she is submerged, La Dombes area, France, June
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David Pattyn / Great Crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) male dancing on top of the female after mating, she is submerged, La Dombes area, France, June
Great crested grebes (podiceps cristatus) pair mating on a kind of 'lek' the favourite place for lots of grebes to mate on this lake, La Dombes lake area, France, June. Second place in the Species Sto...
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David Pattyn / Great crested grebes (podiceps cristatus) pair mating on a kind of 'lek' the favourite place for lots of grebes to mate on this lake, La Dombes lake area, France, June. Second place in the Species Sto...
Great Crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) male dancing on top of the female after mating, she is submerged, La Dombes area, France, June
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David Pattyn / Great Crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) male dancing on top of the female after mating, she is submerged, La Dombes area, France, June
Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) close-up of an adult with two young chicks. The Netherlands. June 2014
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David Pattyn / Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) close-up of an adult with two young chicks. The Netherlands. June 2014
Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) close-up of an adult with two young chicks. The Netherlands. June 2014
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David Pattyn / Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) close-up of an adult with two young chicks. The Netherlands. June 2014
Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) adult with a young chick on the back and another chick in the water. The Netherlands.June 2014
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David Pattyn / Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) adult with a young chick on the back and another chick in the water. The Netherlands.June 2014
Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) with fish to feed one of its chicks. The Netherlands. June 2014
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David Pattyn / Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) with fish to feed one of its chicks. The Netherlands. June 2014
Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) pair with chicks on the back of one begging for food, The Netherlands. June 2014
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David Pattyn / Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) pair with chicks on the back of one begging for food, The Netherlands. June 2014
Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus) with two young chicks on her back. La Dombes lake area, France, July.
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David Pattyn / Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus) with two young chicks on her back. La Dombes lake area, France, July.
Great Crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) young stretching its wings, La Dombes area, France, June
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David Pattyn / Great Crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) young stretching its wings, La Dombes area, France, June
Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) adult running over the water surface during the courtship. The Netherlands. April 2014.Second place in the Species Story category of the Terre Sauvage Nature I...
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David Pattyn / Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) adult running over the water surface during the courtship. The Netherlands. April 2014.Second place in the Species Story category of the Terre Sauvage Nature I...
Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) close-up of an adult with two young chicks. The Netherlands. June 2014
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David Pattyn / Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) close-up of an adult with two young chicks. The Netherlands. June 2014
Great Crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) feeding young chicks on the back of other parent, La Dombes area, France, July
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David Pattyn / Great Crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) feeding young chicks on the back of other parent, La Dombes area, France, July
Great Crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) fleeing from a competitor, Trebon lake area, Czech Republic, May
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David Pattyn / Great Crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) fleeing from a competitor, Trebon lake area, Czech Republic, May
Great Crested grebes (Podiceps cristatus) courtship dance in the mist, Trebon area, Czech Republic, May
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David Pattyn / Great Crested grebes (Podiceps cristatus) courtship dance in the mist, Trebon area, Czech Republic, May
Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) male tries to look as beautiful and impressive as possible. he pumps up his head and holds the wings in a circle to look as good as possible, during mating sea...
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David Pattyn / Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) male tries to look as beautiful and impressive as possible. he pumps up his head and holds the wings in a circle to look as good as possible, during mating sea...
Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) pair swimming fast and mimicking each other's head shaking during the courtship dance. The Netherlands. April.
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David Pattyn / Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) pair swimming fast and mimicking each other's head shaking during the courtship dance. The Netherlands. April.
Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) in a threathening posture trying to intimidate another grebe in a territorial dispute. Head low over the water and crest erected. The Netherlands. March 2013
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David Pattyn / Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) in a threathening posture trying to intimidate another grebe in a territorial dispute. Head low over the water and crest erected. The Netherlands. March 2013
Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) in a threathening posture trying to intimidate another grebe in a territorial dispute. Head low over the water and crest erected. The Netherlands. April.
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David Pattyn / Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) in a threathening posture trying to intimidate another grebe in a territorial dispute. Head low over the water and crest erected. The Netherlands. April.
Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) in a threathening posture trying to intimidate another grebe in a territorial dispute. Head low over the water and crest erected. The Netherlands. April.
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David Pattyn / Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) in a threathening posture trying to intimidate another grebe in a territorial dispute. Head low over the water and crest erected. The Netherlands. April.
Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) female in breeding plumage with Common or Smooth Newt (Triturus vulgaris) as prey. Close-up portrait. The Netherlands, June.
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David Pattyn / Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) female in breeding plumage with Common or Smooth Newt (Triturus vulgaris) as prey. Close-up portrait. The Netherlands, June.
Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) four chicks age 6 days, The Netherlands, June.
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David Pattyn / Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) four chicks age 6 days, The Netherlands, June.
Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) adult carrying chicks age 6 days on its back to keep them warm, The Netherlands, June.
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David Pattyn / Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) adult carrying chicks age 6 days on its back to keep them warm, The Netherlands, June.
Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) adult with 6 day chick begging to be fed. The Netherlands, June.
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David Pattyn / Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) adult with 6 day chick begging to be fed. The Netherlands, June.
Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) female feeding a larva to chick age 7 days, The Netherlands, June.
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David Pattyn / Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) female feeding a larva to chick age 7 days, The Netherlands, June.
Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) female feeding its chicks age 7 days, The Netherlands, June.
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David Pattyn / Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) female feeding its chicks age 7 days, The Netherlands, June.
Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) chick age 7 days trying to swallow food, The Netherlands, June.
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David Pattyn / Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) chick age 7 days trying to swallow food, The Netherlands, June.
Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) adult with Smooth Newt (Triturus vulgaris) prey, The Netherlands, June.
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David Pattyn / Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) adult with Smooth Newt (Triturus vulgaris) prey, The Netherlands, June.
Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) Female feeding a Common or Smooth Newt (Triturus vulgaris) to one of its 10 day chicks. The Netherlands, June.
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David Pattyn / Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) Female feeding a Common or Smooth Newt (Triturus vulgaris) to one of its 10 day chicks. The Netherlands, June.
Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) 10 day chick tossing up a Smooth Newt (Triturus vulgaris) before swallowing it. The Netherlands, June.
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David Pattyn / Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) 10 day chick tossing up a Smooth Newt (Triturus vulgaris) before swallowing it. The Netherlands, June.
Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) female feeding a dragonfly larvae to one of its chicks age 10 days. The Netherlands, June.
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David Pattyn / Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) female feeding a dragonfly larvae to one of its chicks age 10 days. The Netherlands, June.
Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) female feeding a larvae to 10 day chick. The Netherlands, June.
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David Pattyn / Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) female feeding a larvae to 10 day chick. The Netherlands, June.
Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) chicks age 12 day trying to get on to the back of their mother while she is preening her feathers. The Netherlands, June.
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David Pattyn / Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) chicks age 12 day trying to get on to the back of their mother while she is preening her feathers. The Netherlands, June.
Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) portrait of two 12 day chicks. The Netherlands, June.
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David Pattyn / Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) portrait of two 12 day chicks. The Netherlands, June.
Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) chicks aged 10 days following female, and female feeding chick. The Netherlands, June.
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David Pattyn / Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) chicks aged 10 days following female, and female feeding chick. The Netherlands, June.
Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) female feeding one of its chicks age 10 days. The Netherlands, June.
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David Pattyn / Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) female feeding one of its chicks age 10 days. The Netherlands, June.
Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) 28 day chick stretching and flapping its wings, showing under developed primary feathers. The Netherlands, June.
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David Pattyn / Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) 28 day chick stretching and flapping its wings, showing under developed primary feathers. The Netherlands, June.
Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) female with one of her 28 day chicks, both with vegetation on their backs after diving. The Netherlands, June.
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David Pattyn / Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) female with one of her 28 day chicks, both with vegetation on their backs after diving. The Netherlands, June.
Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) adult being with one of its 28 day chicks after emerging from the water with a catch. The Netherlands, June.
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David Pattyn / Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) adult being with one of its 28 day chicks after emerging from the water with a catch. The Netherlands, June.
Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) portrait of chick age 36 days. The Netherlands, July
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David Pattyn / Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) portrait of chick age 36 days. The Netherlands, July
Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) portrait of a young independent fledgling grebe age 41 days. The Netherlands, July
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David Pattyn / Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) portrait of a young independent fledgling grebe age 41 days. The Netherlands, July
Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) portrait of a young independent fledgling grebe age 41 days. The Netherlands, July
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David Pattyn / Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) portrait of a young independent fledgling grebe age 41 days. The Netherlands, July
Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) independent fledgling at 46 days, only identified as young by striped head. Feeding on Common Spadefoot (Pelobates fuscus) larvae, The Netherlands, July.
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David Pattyn / Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) independent fledgling at 46 days, only identified as young by striped head. Feeding on Common Spadefoot (Pelobates fuscus) larvae, The Netherlands, July.
Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) fledgling at 46 days, only identified as young by striped head. Feeding on Common Spadefoot (Pelobates fuscus) larvae, The Netherlands, July.
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David Pattyn / Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) fledgling at 46 days, only identified as young by striped head. Feeding on Common Spadefoot (Pelobates fuscus) larvae, The Netherlands, July.
Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) independent fledgling at 46 days, stretching wings in water showing fully developed primary feathers, The Netherlands, July
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David Pattyn / Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) independent fledgling at 46 days, stretching wings in water showing fully developed primary feathers, The Netherlands, July
Little grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) reflected in the water, Bulgaria. April
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David Pattyn / Little grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) reflected in the water, Bulgaria. April
Black necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) adult in breeding plumage photographed at night with the reflection of street lights in the water. The Netherlands. March 2014. Winner of the Telephoto catego...
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David Pattyn / Black necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) adult in breeding plumage photographed at night with the reflection of street lights in the water. The Netherlands. March 2014. Winner of the Telephoto catego...
Black necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) portrait of an adult approaching its partner during their courtship dance. The Netherlands. April 2014
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David Pattyn / Black necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) portrait of an adult approaching its partner during their courtship dance. The Netherlands. April 2014
Black necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) adult bird in breeding plumage. The Netherlands.April 2014
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David Pattyn / Black necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) adult bird in breeding plumage. The Netherlands.April 2014
Black necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) flapping its wings, La Dombes lake area, France, April
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David Pattyn / Black necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) flapping its wings, La Dombes lake area, France, April
Black necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) catching a mosquito on the water surface while foraging. The Netherlands. April 2014
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David Pattyn / Black necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) catching a mosquito on the water surface while foraging. The Netherlands. April 2014
Black-necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) couple displaying during courtship. Bulgaria. April.
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David Pattyn / Black-necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) couple displaying during courtship. Bulgaria. April.
Black necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) pair courting in preparation to mate, La Dombes lake area, France, April
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David Pattyn / Black necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) pair courting in preparation to mate, La Dombes lake area, France, April
Black necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) adult bird spreading its wings in anticipation of the partner during courtship. The Netherlands.April 2014
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David Pattyn / Black necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) adult bird spreading its wings in anticipation of the partner during courtship. The Netherlands.April 2014
Black necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) adult bird diving for food while foraging. The Netherlands.April 2014
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David Pattyn / Black necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) adult bird diving for food while foraging. The Netherlands.April 2014
Black necked grebes (Podiceps nigricollis) pair in courtship dance during the mating season, La Dombes lake area, France, April
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David Pattyn / Black necked grebes (Podiceps nigricollis) pair in courtship dance during the mating season, La Dombes lake area, France, April
Black necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) adult bird running over the water surface as a part of the courtship rituals.The Netherlands. April 2014
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David Pattyn / Black necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) adult bird running over the water surface as a part of the courtship rituals.The Netherlands. April 2014
Black necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) pair running over the water surface together as a part of their courtship ritual. This early in the breeding season, one of the birds is still in its winter p...
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David Pattyn / Black necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) pair running over the water surface together as a part of their courtship ritual. This early in the breeding season, one of the birds is still in its winter p...
Black necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) pair courting. One bird is waiting with the wings spread while the other one is submerged and approaching. The Netherlands.May 2014
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David Pattyn / Black necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) pair courting. One bird is waiting with the wings spread while the other one is submerged and approaching. The Netherlands.May 2014
Black necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) male bringing nest material to a spot where the couple will mate, to make himself more attractive, La Dombes lake area, France, April
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David Pattyn / Black necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) male bringing nest material to a spot where the couple will mate, to make himself more attractive, La Dombes lake area, France, April
Black necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) portrait of an adult in breeding plumage catching mosquitoes from the water surface while foraging.The Netherlands.April 2014
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David Pattyn / Black necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) portrait of an adult in breeding plumage catching mosquitoes from the water surface while foraging.The Netherlands.April 2014
Black necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) one pair mating while another couple is watching and waiting its turn to mate on the same spot, La Dombes lake area, France, April
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David Pattyn / Black necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) one pair mating while another couple is watching and waiting its turn to mate on the same spot, La Dombes lake area, France, April
Black necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) pair chasing away another grebe during the mating season. The Netherlands.March 2014
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David Pattyn / Black necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) pair chasing away another grebe during the mating season. The Netherlands.March 2014
Black necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) pair mating at the edge of a lake, La Dombes lake area, France, April
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David Pattyn / Black necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) pair mating at the edge of a lake, La Dombes lake area, France, April
Black necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) male jumping on top of the female to mate, La Dombes lake area, France April
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David Pattyn / Black necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) male jumping on top of the female to mate, La Dombes lake area, France April
Black necked grebes (Podiceps nigricollis) mating after sunset, La Dombes lake area, France, April
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David Pattyn / Black necked grebes (Podiceps nigricollis) mating after sunset, La Dombes lake area, France, April
Black necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) frontal view of pair mating, La Dombes lake area, France, April
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David Pattyn / Black necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) frontal view of pair mating, La Dombes lake area, France, April
Black necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) pair performs a dance after mating in which they mimick each other's movements, La Dombes lake area, France, April
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David Pattyn / Black necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) pair performs a dance after mating in which they mimick each other's movements, La Dombes lake area, France, April
Black necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) pair performing their courtship dance in the mating season. This early in the breeding season, one of the birds is still in its winter plumage. The Netherland...
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David Pattyn / Black necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) pair performing their courtship dance in the mating season. This early in the breeding season, one of the birds is still in its winter plumage. The Netherland...
Black necked Grebes (Podiceps nigricollis) looking for some kind of shelter for the cold and the rain, La Dombes lake area, France, June (2008 was a very cold and wet summer)
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David Pattyn / Black necked Grebes (Podiceps nigricollis) looking for some kind of shelter for the cold and the rain, La Dombes lake area, France, June (2008 was a very cold and wet summer)
Black necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) pair at night, performing their courtship dance during the mating season, with street lights reflected in the water. The Netherlands.April 2014
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David Pattyn / Black necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) pair at night, performing their courtship dance during the mating season, with street lights reflected in the water. The Netherlands.April 2014
Black necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) pair silhouetted at night, with lights from city reflected in water, The Netherlands.May 2014
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David Pattyn / Black necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) pair silhouetted at night, with lights from city reflected in water, The Netherlands.May 2014
Black necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) adult at night with the reflection of street lights in the water. The Netherlands. April 2014
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David Pattyn / Black necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) adult at night with the reflection of street lights in the water. The Netherlands. April 2014
Red-necked Grebe (Podiceps grisegena) reflected in water, Bulgaria. April.
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David Pattyn / Red-necked Grebe (Podiceps grisegena) reflected in water, Bulgaria. April.
Red necked grebes (Podiceps grisegena) performing typical courtship dance whilst calling, Danube area, Bulgaria, April
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David Pattyn / Red necked grebes (Podiceps grisegena) performing typical courtship dance whilst calling, Danube area, Bulgaria, April
Red-necked Grebe (Podiceps grisegena) mimicking each other during courtship display. Bulgaria. April.
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David Pattyn / Red-necked Grebe (Podiceps grisegena) mimicking each other during courtship display. Bulgaria. April.
Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) with fish prey, The Netherlands. March.
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David Pattyn / Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) with fish prey, The Netherlands. March.
Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) with fish prey. The Netherlands. March.
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David Pattyn / Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) with fish prey. The Netherlands. March.
Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) pair with crest erect during courtship dance, The Netherlands. March.
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David Pattyn / Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) pair with crest erect during courtship dance, The Netherlands. March.
Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) feeding chick feather. The Netherlands. June 2015
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David Pattyn / Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) feeding chick feather. The Netherlands. June 2015