pair of Great Crested Grebes (Podiceps cristatus) changing over incubating duties

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Both male and female Great Crested Grebes share the incubating duties. This photo captures the moment of the male (left) taking over the incubation from the female (right).

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Size: 5472px × 3648px
Location: Attenborough Nature Centre, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Beeston, United Kingdom
Photo credit: © Ray Wilson / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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