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Australasian Crested Grebe teaching to fish

Australasian Crested Grebe teaching to fish

I was lucky enough to see this crested grebe on my way to Milford Sound while on holiday in South Island NZ. Just sitting still for 1-2 an hour it then realised...
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I was lucky enough to see this crested grebe on my way to Milford Sound while on holiday in South Island NZ. Just sitting still for 1-2 an hour it then realised I was no threat and began dropping the feather in the water for the young one to pick up I assume learning it to fish
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Canon EOS 7D Mark II

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Aperture 13/1 ISO 640 Shutter 1/800 Focal Length 500/1

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Jul, 2016

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Awards

People's Choice in Grebes Photo Challenge

Absolute Masterpiece

Superb Composition

Top Choice

Peer Award

All Star

Superior Skill

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