Little Grebe Fishing at Warnham Local Nature Reserve – A Morning to Remember

On 4th October 2025, I spent a few peaceful hours at Warnham Local Nature Reserve, one of my favourite places for wildlife photography. Autumn had begun to settle in, and the cut reeds created perfect channels of still water — an ideal hunting ground for one of the reserve’s small but charismatic residents: the Little Grebe.

Despite their size, Little Grebes are full of personality. I was fortunate enough to watch one working its way through the reeds, diving repeatedly with real intent. Each dive was quick and precise, followed by a brief pause on the surface before it slipped under again. Moments like these are what make wildlife photography so rewarding — witnessing natural behaviour up close, with no disturbance, just observation.

I managed to capture several intimate shots as it moved gracefully between the reed stems. The soft light, calm water, and the grebe’s busy routine all came together to create a peaceful scene that was a pleasure to photograph.

I hope you enjoy the images as much as I enjoyed taking them. Experiences like this are a reminder of why Warnham LNR continues to be such a special location for wildlife and photography alike.