Grebes in Lincolnshire
5 species matching this filter.
Lincolnshire's diverse wetland habitats, from the coastal marshes of The Wash to the inland gravel pits and reservoirs, provide excellent conditions for grebes throughout the year. Five species of grebe have been recorded in the county, including the familiar Great Crested Grebe and Little Grebe as breeding residents, alongside scarcer visitors such as the Black-necked Grebe, Red-necked Grebe, and Horned Grebe. These elegant diving birds can be found across Lincolnshire's lakes, flooded quarries, and sheltered coastal waters, making the county a rewarding destination for grebe enthusiasts.
Black-necked Grebe
Podiceps nigricollisLC
A rare breeding species at a handful of inland pools and gravel pits. Present from April to August, favouring well-vegetated waterbodies.
Apr–Oct
Great Crested Grebe
Podiceps cristatusLC
An uncommon year-round resident, breeding on larger lakes and gravel pits. Its elaborate courtship display is a spring highlight.
Year-round
Horned Grebe
Podiceps auritusVU
A rare winter visitor to sheltered coastal waters and reservoirs. Most likely seen between November and February in smart winter plumage.
Nov–Feb
Little Grebe
Tachybaptus ruficollisLC
A common resident on ponds, lakes, and drainage ditches across the county, often heard giving its distinctive whinnying trill.
Year-round
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegenaLC
A rare winter visitor, occasionally seen on coastal waters or sheltered estuaries in December during cold-weather movements.
Dec