- Wildlife
- Birds
- Grebes and divers
- Great Crested Grebe
Steve Waterhouse
About
Grebes are diving waterbirds, feeding on small fish and aquatic invertebrates. A little bit larger than a Coot, Great Crested Grebes nest on floating platforms made up of waterweed.
How to identify
The largest and most often seen grebe, with an impressive plume on the head and ruff around its neck during the breeding season. It has white cheeks, a dark cap, an orangey ruff, a white neck and a dark body.
Where to find it
Can be found on lakes and reservoirs throughout the country.
Habitats
When to find it
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- Novermber
- December
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
How can people help
The Great Crested Grebe was nearly hunted to extinction in the UK for its elegant feathers. They have made a comeback and are now regularly seen on waterbodies, including man-made lakes, flooded gravel pits and reservoirs. The Wildlife Trusts work with planners, water companies and landowners to help make our man-made waterways and waterbodies as good for wildlife as they are for people. By working together, we can create a 'Living Landscape': a network of habitats stretching across town and country, allowing wildlife to move about freely and people to enjoy the benefits of nature. Support this greener vision for the future by joining your local Wildlife Trust.