Slavonian grebe
The rare Slavonian grebe is an attractive diving bird with distinctive, golden ear tufts that give rise to its American name - 'horned grebe'.
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Grebes
Almost driven to extinction for their fabulous head plumes in the 19th century, conservation efforts now mean that you can see the great crested grebe dance its ritual courtship dance on the water in a number of special places around the UK.
Little grebe
The little grebe is a fantastic diver, but to help it swim underwater, its feet are placed towards the back of its body, making it rather clumsy on land. It only really comes ashore to breed.
Black-necked grebe
Known in America as the 'Eared Grebe' because of its golden ear tufts, the black-necked grebe is a rare nesting bird in the UK. It is easiest to spot around southern coasts in winter.…
Red-necked grebe
Red-necked grebes occasionally attempt to nest in the UK, but they're more often seen as winter visitors to sheltered coasts.
Great crested grebe
The graceful great crested grebe is a familiar sight on our lakes and reservoirs, and is well-known for its elaborate courtship dance, during which it rises vertically out of the water and shakes…
Blashford Lakes - Winter Wildlife Explorers
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Become a wildlife explorer for the morning and discover amazing species at Blashford Lakes.
Celebrating Elke Mackenzie: Explorer, scientist and lichenologist, in honour of LGBTQ+ History Month
Finley Reynolds, Co-Chair of The Wildlife Trusts' Out for Nature network, explores the legacy of Elke Mackenzie—a trailblazing botanist and explorer whose lichenology work shaped natural…
Black-throated diver
The streamlined black-throated diver is a superb swimmer and diver, but not so graceful on land! During the summer, the distinctive black patch on its throat appears, heralding the breeding season…
Talk: An Introduction to British Divers Marine Life Rescue and Marine Mammal Rescue in Yorkshire & Lincolnshire
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Join members of Barton Area Group for an introductory talk on British Divers Marine Life Rescue and Marine Mammal Rescue in Yorkshire & Lincolnshire by Em Mayman and Chris Cook.
Red-throated diver
The red-throated diver lives up to its name - the distinctive red patch on its throat heralds the breeding season. In summer, it nests in Scotland, but look out for it around the UK's coast…
Wildlife Watch: Explore Sandilands Coastal Nature Reserve
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Wildlife Watch is for young people aged 5 years to 11 years to get out and experience nature. Join the Alford group this month for their visit to Sandilands coastal nature reserve.