Bird Sighting
Great Crested Grebe
Podiceps cristatus · Podicipedidae (Grebes)
01/01/2026 · Watch Lane Flash, North area
- Date
- 01/01/2026
- Location
- Watch Lane Flash
- Recording area
- North area
- Grid reference
- SJ 7280 6060
- Observer
- admin
Grid reference: SJ 7280 6060 53.14189, -2.40801 Open in OpenStreetMap
Great Crested Grebe in our records
- Records
- 6
- First recorded
- 01/01/2021
- Last recorded
- 01/01/2026
- Places
- Watch Lane Flash, Elton Hall Flash
Other recent records
About the Great Crested Grebe
The great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) is a member of the grebe family of water birds. The bird is characterised by its distinctive appearance, featuring striking black, orange-brown, and white plumage, and elaborate courtship display that involves synchronised dances and displays.
- Conservation status (IUCN)
- Least Concern
- Wingspan
- 88 cm
- Weight
- 39.5–920 g
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