On my way to the park …
The female Great crested grebe found herself a good platform (I’ve only ever seen them use their nests before – I presume they’re not planning to nest on this floating barrier but will keep watching) and got into position – that’s how I knew what was going to happen next. The male took his time getting started, then, once he’d jumped up out of the water, missed the target completely, but I do feel he deserves a 10 out of 10 for his dismount.

On my way home from the park …
It seems practice really does make perfect. She seemed pleased, and they were both quite lovely-dovey afterwards.