Confirm Red-necked Grebe Please

[jaybie]

I went for a walk with the camera round a local lake this morning to find a couple of guys following this little bird intently. I managed to get a few shots myself but didn't ask what it was as they were so intent on what they were doing.



I checked when I got home in the couple of books I have and on the RSPB site and am pretty sure it is a Red-necked Grebe but wanted to be certain before I post it to my Gallery.

Thanks, JohnB

[Melus]

Nice photo's Jaybie.

It looks like a Red-necked Grebe to me.

Regards
Gary

[RoyW]

It is indeed a Red-necked Grebe (Langold Country Park perhaps?).

[jaybie]

Originally Posted by RoyW

It is indeed a Red-necked Grebe (Langold Country Park perhaps?).

Spot on is this somewhere you know? When I looked on the RSPB site I was surprised at the low UK wintering numbers they quoted but it might explain the interest the photogs were showing.

JohnB

[RoyW]

Originally Posted by jaybie

Spot on is this somewhere you know?

Never been there! I have seen other photos of this bird though which seems to be more approachable than many Red-necked Grebes. Apparently it's been present since about mid February.

Very nice shots BTW!

[Melus]

Guess where I will be tomorrow?

Better dust the long lens down

[rlchew]

Yes, a Red-necked Grebe and some very nice photos too.

This can be a difficult bird to find in the UK in winter and sometimes difficult to distinguish from some of the other grebes particularly at distance.

I had no such problem finding them in Finland last summer when I saw several breeding pairs in their superb breeding plumage.

Richard

[jaybie]

Thanks all for your help.

Enjoy your trip out Gary, fingers crossed, hope its not too cold.

JohnB