The Dipper Is a Songbird,certainly this may seem otherwise,But this bird Is a family member of the "Cinclida", and If you have seen this bird,you will be full of admiration. The Dipper, his live Is indeed over and under water. This bird has very powerful legs, and If you are the happy on that have seen this bird and have observe the Dipper you will understand why this bird has this strong legs. Also notewrthy Is the tail that Is held up, The dipper breeds on the banks of its territory that Is alway on a not to fast flowing river. Rocks must be also In the river , also must the river be shallow ,If you have found this pleas,and you have the time to spend,It will be 50% that you ill see or hear this beautiful bird. this species can also be found near rapids. The song Is like a robin ore a Wren, the food Is aquatic Insects,also crayfish and beetles. This song bird Is the only one that can dive this bird do not harm the fish In the river,and It not true what the river fishermen tell. If you see this bird,you will have seen that the beauty of the nature Is wonderful,also do take the time to admire this diving song bird... also In winter time you can see this species,and there will be more to see the species of the north of Europe winter here In the more south part of Europe,and there living there wintering stay just for spring time. I do hope you will see this bird,yes Its a beauty....