Please could someone ID this diving bird?

[tommorules]

It was very elusive, and could hold its breath for a very long time!

Does anyone know what it's called please?

http://www.pbase.com/update_image/37951666

Many thanks
Steve

[graylady]

Hi Steve

I don't have a UK birding book, but I would think it's in the grebe family; hoping they have the same name on both side of the Atlantic

Graylady

[tcom]

It was very elusive, and could hold its breath for a very long time!

Does anyone know what it's called please?

http://www.pbase.com/update_image/37951666

Many thanks
Steve

Hi Steve

This is a Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus).

Here is a portrait of one:



I have a few photos of them in my gallery (http://www.pbase.com/tcom/oiseaux)

[tommorules]

Thank you!
Steve.



http://www.pbase.com/tommorules/birds