Grebes in Nottinghamshire
5 species matching this filter.
Nottinghamshire's varied wetland habitats, from the lakes and reservoirs of the Trent Valley to the gravel pits and country parks scattered across the county, support five species of grebe. The Great Crested Grebe and Little Grebe are familiar breeding residents, while scarcer visitors such as the Black-necked Grebe, Red-necked Grebe and Horned Grebe add excitement for birdwatchers, particularly during migration periods and harsh winters.
Black-necked Grebe
Podiceps nigricollisLC
A rare breeder present from March to October at sheltered lakes and gravel pits, with Attenborough a favoured site.
Mar–Oct
Great Crested Grebe
Podiceps cristatusLC
A common resident on larger lakes and gravel pits. Its elaborate head-shaking courtship display is a highlight of spring at Trent Valley waters.
Year-round
Horned Grebe
Podiceps auritusVU
A rare winter passage visitor in December, occasionally found on larger reservoirs and gravel pits across the county.
Dec
Little Grebe
Tachybaptus ruficollisLC
A common resident on ponds, canals, and sheltered lake margins throughout the county. Its whinnying trill is a familiar wetland sound.
Year-round
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegenaLC
A rare winter vagrant, very occasionally turning up on larger lakes and reservoirs during December cold spells.
Dec