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Dabchick catching a fish

22 February 2013 by David

Dabchick catching a fish

A male little grebe fishing in the canal under the Tettenhall Road bridge.

Dabchick catching a fish

Vigorously shaking its head to stun or kill the small fish he has just brought up.

Dabchick catching a fish

Puts it back into the water.

Dabchick catching a fish

Begins to eat the fish.

Dabchick catching a fish

Back into the water again.

Dabchick catching a fish

All eaten up, and on the point of diving again after fresh prey.

Categories David
Northycote pond, lightly frozen with bubbles
Dabchick in breeding plumage, Aldersley
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