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Great crested grebe with fish

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The great crested grebe was hunted almost to extinction in the UK for its ornate head plumes. Thankfully, they are now protected, and at Hodbarrow in the spring you can see their amazing courtship dance. You can also watch three species of tern in astonishing close-up – our hide is only 35 yards from their nests.

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Free, but donations to help us continue our work here are welcome.

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01697 351330

campfield.marsh@rspb.org.uk

Nearest town: Millom, Cumbria

Grid reference: SD174790

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Great crested grebe with fish - Nigel Blake
Wigeon, feeding with coot on grass bank, sheep in background - Chris Gomersall (rspb-images.com)
aerial view of RSPB Hodbarrow reserve - RSPB Images - David Wootton (rspb-images.com, Ref: D_2006_11536_0015 )
Sandwich tern adults feeding sand eel to chick - Chris Gomersall (rspb-images.com, Ref: 1614084_00048_002)
Bird illustrations by Mike Langman (RSPB)