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    This is pretty typical of what I was seeing whilst trying to photograph the little bird. The second bird is a small duckling, which gives a good idea of how small these Grebes are.

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    That's really good. They come up not too far from where they dive
    Well done. Gretart capture.

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    Not always Chocky, on that occasion he dis, but sometimes they'll materialise 20 metres downstream.
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    They can't half hold their breath for long. Nice bit of film.

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    Really nice little video there. Well done.
    Yes the do seam to be able to stay under water for a long time

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