![Bird [A-Z] List](../../../../glob/navh.jpg "Bird [A-Z] List")
Larry's Gallery: Great Crested Grebe (2/3)
PODICIPEDIFORMES: Podicipedidae
Podiceps cristatus
click photo for larger image
© Larry Dunis 2009
Lake Samsonvale, QLD (Jul, 2009)
The mating ritual of Great Crested Grebes is elaborate and drawn out beginning in winter, moving through a sequence of displays and culminating in spring with the building of mating platforms, final displays and acceptance of each other resulting in nesting.
Great Crested Grebe
Great Crested Grebe (mating display)
Great Crested Grebe (couple)