Abstract
Capsule Slavonian Grebe nests are used as a focal point for feeding chicks in the early stages of growth, with considerable variation in feeding rates diurnally and across the duration of post‐hatch nest use.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Two anonymous referees are thanked for their helpful comments, which greatly improved the manuscript. Many thanks are also due to Stuart Benn for constant encouragement to study and conserve Slavonian Grebes in Scotland.