Podicipediformes Collection

Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) feeding feather to one of its chicks, Valkenhorst nature reserve, Valkenswaard, The Netherlands. August

Australasian crested grebe pair (Podiceps cristatus australis) in courtship display. Ashburton Lakes, Canterbury, New Zealand. August

Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) performing their weed dance during courtship. Den Oever, The Netherlands. July

Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) carrying chick on back, The Netherlands, May

Little Grebe -Tachybaptus ruficollis-, Tyrol, Austria

Little Grebe -Tachybaptus ruficollis-, male

Clarks Grebe (Aechmophorus clarkii) with yawning chick riding on back, Bear River Refuge, Utah, July

Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) pair performing courtship displaying at dawn, backlit and surrounded by mist, Cheshire, UK, April

Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) adult with young on the back in the first morning light Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, Valkenswaard, The Netherlands. May

Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) adult with young on its back, Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, Valkenswaard, The Netherlands, June

Clarks grebes (Aechmophorus clarkii) courting pair performing the Weed Ceremony in which they slowly circle breast to breast holding pond weed as nesting material, Lake Hodges, Escondido, California

Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) carrying chicks on its back in early morning light, Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, The Netherlands, Europe. May

Eared grebes (Podiceps nigricollis) stand erect in water during courtship, North Park, Colorado, USA. June

Eared grebe (Podiceps nigricollis), adult in breeding plumage, swimming amidst Water crowfoot flowers, (Ranunculus aquatilis) flowers, Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Montana, USA, July

Eared Grebes (Podiceps nigricollis), adult feeds a damselfly nymph to one of two chicks riding on its back, Bowdoin National Wildlife Refuge, Montana, USA, June

Western grebe (Aechmophorus occidentalis) adult with begging chick riding on its back, peeking out from behind adults neck, Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, Utah, USA, May

Black necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) adult foraging at night and catching mosquitoes. The Netherlands.March 2014. Highly commended in Asferico Awards 2017

Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) close-up of an adult with two young chicks. The Netherlands. June 2014

Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) pair, courtship dance at dawn, Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, Andalusia, Spain. April

Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) carring three chicks on its back, Valkenhorst nature reserve, Valkenswaard, The Netherlands

Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) shaking chick from its back on lake, Valkenhorst nature reserve, Valkenswaard, The Netherlands. May

Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) parent bird with young on its back and one chick on the water, portrait in the first morning light Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, Valkenswaard, The Netherlands

Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) carrying a chick on its back in early morning light, Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, The Netherlands, Europe. May

Pair of adult Red-necked grebe (Podiceps grisegena) calling, Finland. May

Pair of Great crested grebes (Podiceps cristatus) performing the weed dance during courtship, The Netherlands, Europe. March

Hooded grebes (Podiceps gallardoi) pair dancing in breeding display, on a lake above the Buenos Aires plateau, Patagonia National Park, Santa Cruz, Argentina. Cropped

Hooded grebe (Podiceps gallardoi) pair on lake with chick perched on one parents back, second parent feeding chick with invertebrate, Strobel plateau, Santa Cruz, Patagonia, Argentina. Cropped

Hooded grebe (Podiceps gallardoi) on lake, Strobel plateau, Santa Cruz, Patagonia, Argentina

Hooded grebes (Podiceps gallardoi) pair on lake, with mountains in Chile in background, Buenos Aires plateau, Patagonia National Park, Santa Cruz, Argentina. January 2018

Silvery grebe (Podiceps occipitalis) attempting to join Hooded grebes (Podiceps gallardoi) during a breeding display, Patagonia National Park, Santa Cruz, Argentina. Cropped

Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) young playing with a feather next to one of the parents. Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, Valkenswaard, The Netherlands. May

Slavonian grebe (Podiceps auritus) Kyrkbosjon, Bromma, Stockholm, Sweden

Slavonian grebe (Podiceps auritus) adult on breeding loch, Inverness-shire, Scotland, UK, May

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

Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) pair performing courtship display at dawn, backlit with surrounding by mist, Cheshire, UK, March

Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) amongst White water lilies (Nymphaea alba). Danube Delta, Romania. May

Little Grebe -Tachybaptus ruficollis-, juvenile, Tyrol, Austria

Great Crested Grebe -Podiceps cristatus- with open beak on the Alster, Hamburg, Germany

Great Crested Grebe -Podiceps cristatus- preening against the light, Raetzsee lake, Mecklenburg-Strelitz district, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany, Europe

Great Crested Grebe -Podiceps cristatus- with two chicks in plumage, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Little Grebe -Tachybaptus ruficollis- on water, Burgenland, Austria

Little Grebe -Tachybaptus ruficollis- perched on the nest, Burgenland, Austria

Great Crested Grebe -Podiceps cristatus-, swimming, Lake Lucerne, Luzern, Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland

Great Crested Grebe -Podiceps cristatus-, family, feeding chick in plumage, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Great Crested Grebe -Podiceps cristatus- with chick in plumage, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Little Grebe -Tachybaptus ruficollis-, female

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"Captivating Moments of Podicipediformes: A Glimpse into the World of Grebes" Witness the tender bond between a Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) and its chick as it delicately feeds a feather, showcasing the nurturing instincts in Valkenhorst nature reserve, Valkenswaard, The Netherlands. This heartwarming scene has earned recognition in the Bird Photographer of the Year 2022 - Bird Behaviour category. In another enchanting display, an Australasian crested grebe pair (Podiceps cristatus australis) engages in an elaborate courtship dance that mesmerizes onlookers. Their synchronized movements create a breathtaking spectacle that highlights their strong connection. The Great crested grebes continue to captivate with their unique courtship rituals. Watch as they perform their famous "weed dance, " gracefully weaving through aquatic vegetation during courtship. These elegant moves are not only visually stunning but also serve as a symbol of commitment and partnership. Parental care takes center stage as we observe a devoted Great crested grebe carrying its precious chick on its back in The Netherlands. This act showcases their exceptional parenting skills and ensures the safety and warmth for their young ones. At dawn, witness yet another awe-inspiring moment when a pair of Great crested grebes engage in an intricate courtship display. Their graceful movements against the backdrop of nature's awakening beauty create an ethereal atmosphere that leaves spectators spellbound. Not to be overshadowed by its larger relatives, the Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) from Tyrol, Austria makes its presence known with its charming appearance. Its small size belies its vibrant personality and remarkable adaptability to various habitats. A male Little Grebe stands out with his striking plumage, displaying his readiness for mating season. His colorful feathers catch sunlight like jewels adorning these charismatic birds' bodies.