Minute little grebe Riding piggy-back on mum's back, less than 12 hours since hatching..... slightly older siblings already swimming along....

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Heggenmus (Prunella modularis)

Apparently also known as 'Hedge Accentor' in English? LOL
The Dutch & German names also allude to a profound love for hedges.

Not found locally alas, haven't seen one here in over 2 years, to prove my point this one was taken in Lelystad

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Dodaars (Tachybaptus ruficollis), 1 dag oud.

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Killer Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) with a tadpole snack she caught.

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Motacilla alba, white wagtail

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