dabchick

The little grebe or dabchick (Podiceps albipennis) is another species that lays in July or August.

The larger birds are the wood-pigeon, moorhen, dabchick, and to these the carrion crow may now be added as a breeding species.

The Dabchick lays five or six long-shaped eggs, pointed at either end, of a chalky white colour.

I have never myself seen a Dabchick fly through the air or walk on land, neither have I ever heard its note.

The Dabchick is a very timid bird, and when alarmed instantly dives, after which it is useless to look after the bird.