Dabchick Collection

Little Grebe Tachybaptus ruficollis summer UK

Horned grebe, Podiceps auritus. Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from "
FLO4640072 Horned grebe, Podiceps auritus. Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine," Harrison, London

Natural history, Birds, little grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis)
Vintage engraving of a little grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis). Familiar Wild Birds, W Swaysland. The little grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis), also known as dabchick

Little grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) on lake, Surrey, England, UK, April

Little grebe, Tachybaptus ruficollis (Small black-chinned grebe, Colymbus hebridicus?). Pair on nest with three eggs
FLO5004756 Little grebe, Tachybaptus ruficollis (Small black-chinned grebe, Colymbus hebridicus?). Pair on nest with three eggs

Page 255. The Little Grebe, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670112 Page 255. The Little Grebe, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Little grebe, Tachybaptus ruficollis (Small black-chinned grebe, Colymbus hebridicus?). Pair on nest with three eggs. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from The British Miscellany

Page 95. Podicepha. along lower edge in different hand September
5670740 Page 95. Podicepha. along lower edge in different hand September. Natural size of the bird, the feathers are of a very fine texture particularly those on the breast which have a shining silky

Horned grebe, young, Podiceps auritus
6338240 Horned grebe, young, Podiceps auritus by Edwards, George (1694-1773) (after); (add.info.: Horned grebe, young, Podiceps auritus. Black-and-white dobchick)

Little Grebe or Dabchick - Podic ipes fluvia tilis, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Little Grebe or Dabchick - Podic ipes fluvia tilis, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Floating nests of the Little Grebe, aka dabchick (Tachybaptus ruficollis). From The Universe or, The Infinitely Great and the Infinitely Little, published 1882

Portrait of a juvenile Little grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis ruficollis) against a black background at Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue; Beith, Ayrshire, Scotland

Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) swimming in a hole in the ice, Callantsoog, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Little Grebe Tachybaptus ruficollis 1st winter October UK

The Little Grebe, or Dabchick, illustration from A History of British Birds
XJF486321 The Little Grebe, or Dabchick, illustration from A History of British Birds by William Yarrell, first published 1843 (woodcut) by Yarrell

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Pied-billed Grebe

Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) adult feeding chick, on water, Warwickshire, England, June

Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) adult, non-breeding plumage, swimming with Nine-spined Stickleback (Pungitius pungitius) prey in beak, Norfolk, England, November

Little Grebe, early spring at RSPB Minsmere, Suffolk

Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) adult with chick, swimming amongst floating vegetation on canal, Derbyshire, England, july

Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) immature, first winter plumage, swimming, England, october

Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) adult pair, with chick riding on back, swimming, Cley, Norfolk, England, august

Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) adult, with chick riding on back, swimming, Cley, Norfolk, England, august

Little Grebe - on nest
JAB-1695 LITTLE GREBE / DABCHICK - on nest Tachybaptus ruficollis Jack Bailey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Little Grebe (dabchick) - Feeding on mosquito Keoladeo National Park, India
JR-313 Little Grebe (dabchick) - Feeding on mosquito Keoladeo National Park, India Podiceps ruficollis Jagdeep Rajput Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Little Grebe / Dabchick - Cley Marshes - Norfolk - UK
JD-18161 Little Grebe / Dabchick Cley Marshes - Norfolk - UK Tachybaptus ruficollis John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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The dabchick, also known as the Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis), is a charming bird that can be found during the summer in the UK. This small black-chinned grebe has captured the attention of natural history enthusiasts with its unique characteristics. One can spot this delightful creature on lakes, such as Surrey's Lake in England. In April, they gracefully swim across the water, showcasing their beauty and elegance. A pair of Little Grebes may even build a nest on which they lay three precious eggs. James Sowerby's handcoloured copperplate engraving from The British Miscellany depicts these birds perfectly. Published between 1810-17, it captures their essence through intricate details and vibrant colors. Another illustration by George James Rankin showcases floating nests made by these dabchicks. These nests are truly fascinating structures and provide a safe haven for their young ones to grow and thrive. Even in colder climates like Callantsoog, one might witness a juvenile Little Grebe swimming fearlessly in a hole amidst icy surroundings. Their resilience is truly admirable. Whether you're an avid birdwatcher or simply appreciate nature's wonders, encountering a dabchick will surely leave you captivated by its gracefulness and charm.