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23.04.2011 © Erik Aaseth

Podiceps indeed!

Horned Grebe (Podiceps auritus).
Its Latin name is quite apt: "Podiceps" means "with feet far back", and "Auritus" means "like ears". As you can see, both notations suites well on this one! :)
Also note that the feet are not webbed, but instead each toe is wide and flattened, ensuring good propulsion, for sure!

Olympus E-3 ,Olympus Zuiko 90-250mm f/2.8 Digital ED ,Olympus Zuiko EC-20
@500mm, F5.6, 1/160s, ISO 100, tripod full exif

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Art Wittingen08-Oct-2011 21:10
Nice ! That leg is great
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