Grebes in Norfolk
5 species matching this filter.
Norfolk's diverse wetland habitats, from the Broads to coastal lagoons and reservoirs, make it an excellent county for observing grebes. Five species of grebe have been recorded here, including the familiar Great Crested Grebe and Little Grebe, which breed across the county, as well as scarcer visitors such as the Black-necked Grebe and Red-necked Grebe. The sheltered broads, gravel pits and estuaries of Norfolk provide vital feeding and breeding grounds for these elegant diving birds.
Black-necked Grebe
Podiceps nigricollisLC
A rare passage grebe, occasionally noted on coastal pools and reservoirs, most likely in late winter.
Feb
Great Crested Grebe
Podiceps cristatusLC
Present year-round on the Broads and larger lakes, performing its elaborate courtship display in spring.
Year-round
Horned Grebe
Podiceps auritusVU
Scarce non-breeding visitor to sheltered coastal waters and estuaries from October to February.
Oct–Feb
Little Grebe
Tachybaptus ruficollisLC
A resident of sheltered ponds, lakes and slow rivers year-round. Its distinctive whinnying call is often heard from dense waterside vegetation.
Year-round
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegenaLC
A rare non-breeding visitor to coastal waters and sheltered bays from October to February. Most reliably seen off the north Norfolk coast.
Oct–Feb