An image captures a Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus) on its nest in a body of water, likely a pond or lake, in Bazaryntsi, Ukraine. The bird, positioned in the upper right portion of the frame, has distinctive reddish-brown and black head plumage with a prominent crest and a pointed bill. Its body is mostly dark on the back with lighter undersides. The grebe is perched on or within a bulky, floating nest constructed from reeds and other plant material, suggesting breeding activity. Its head is slightly lowered, possibly tending to the nest or observing its surroundings. The water surface, which occupies most of the left and lower portions of the image, reflects the bright sky and surrounding greenery, creating a mottled pattern of light and dark greens and blues. Numerous thin, bare branches and twigs crisscross the foreground and background, some appearing submerged and others above the water, framing the bird and its nest. The scene is illuminated by daylight, indicating fair weather. There is no visible text.

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Wed, Jun 3, 2026, 04:06 PM

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Bazaryntsi, Ukraine

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An image captures a Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus) on its nest in a body of water, likely a pond or lake, in Bazaryntsi, Ukraine. The bird, positioned in the upper right portion of the frame…read more

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