Mikepércs: Ferruginous Ducks And Little Grebes In Backlight

Yesterday I took my hide back to the "froggy" place in spite of the fact that the little grebes have been very active at the previous place. However I wasn't satisfied with the background. But I saw many ferruginous ducks bathing at the new place.
Today I set off under clear sky, I hope it will last until sunrise. Moreover, I discover signs of rain in the ponds region so there is hope for some haze.
The ducks start to bath long before sunrise, but they are a little bit far:

Ferruginous Duck (male)

Ferruginous Duck (male)

The warbling little grebes arrive:

Little Grebe

There's a lot of duckweed on the water, this grebe has gathered a lot upon itself:

Little Grebe

The little grebes come quite close while the sun starts to colour the haze above the water:

Little Grebe

Little Grebe

Another bathing duck:

Ferruginous Duck (male)

Ferruginous Duck (male)

Diving:

Little Grebe

This is a real steam-bath:

Ferruginous Duck (male)

Little Grebe

Not only the coots but the little grebes are chasing each other as well:

Little Grebe

Little Grebe

Little Grebe

Little Grebe

Little Grebe

Little Grebe

The coot chicks are moving independently already:

Young Coot

The beautiful soft colours hold for about half an hour then the lights start to become harder:

Young Coot

Sprinkling vapours:

Ferruginous Duck (male)

Ferruginous Duck (male)