great crested grebes in York

I nipped over to meet with friend and fellow photographer Ian to photograph great crested grebes in York this morning. The tip off of these birds came earlier in the week but today was the first chance we’d both had and typically, the weather was not great compared with the past couple of days. However, we had the sun for around 45 minutes before the cloud cover arrived and with it a stiff cool breeze that rippled the waters and spoiled the reflections. I think I will go again tomorrow as there looks to be a fair chance of a good sunrise but then I won’t be able to make it again till next weekend. I’m pleased with what I got in the short time we had and I’ve posted a few here but I really am hoping for a flat calm sunrise and a perfect reflection. There is a weeping willow in front and behind the nest which, given some still water and sunshine, will make the nest appear to be set in a pea green soup. Today we had grey heron posing very well just in front of us to for an added bonus.

Great crested Grebe (Podicpes cristatus)

Great crested Grebe (Podicpes cristatus)