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    Default Black-necked Grebe at Woolhampton Gravel Pit

    Heard that there were a couple of these at the Woolhampton pit, managed to get a few photos, not the best, but adequately show the markings on these transitional birds, two adults and a juvenile.
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    Fascinating birds, Rolf!

    They resemble Little Grebes, but I guess they are bigger.

    The red eyes are very evident, and the 'fan' of feathers near the eye is really unusual.

    Well captured!

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    Nice pics Rolf. they do resemble little grebes

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    Yes, they do look similar, certainly the juveniles and are a little bigger.
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