Six is the highest number of Little grebes (Tachybaptus ruficollis) I’ve ever seen in one group – these were on Roath Park Lake a couple of days ago – but the really tricky thing was to get them all above water and in shot at the same time!

One, two, plus two with their heads below water … and two circles of bubbles.

One up, three on their way under … and two nowhere to be seen.

Nope!

Almost!

YES! Success at last.