Podiceps cristatus.
It is an excellent swimmer and diver, and pursues its fish prey underwater. It breeds in vegetated areas of freshwater lakes. The subspecies P. c. cristatus is found across Europe and Asia. It is the largest European grebe.
Adult description:
The adults are unmistakable in summer with head and neck decorations.
In winter it's more white, with white above the eye, and a pink bill.
Resources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Crested_Grebe
http://www.birdlife.org/datazone/species/index.html?action=SpcHTMDetails.asp&...
http://www.birdguides.com/species/species.asp?sp=009014
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