Rare Grebe at Carsington Water, Derbyshire

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Apr 042022
 

A Red-necked Grebe was discovered at Carsington Water, Derbyshire in January 2022 and was joined later in the month by a second bird. 

Always a good grebe species to connect with inland during the winter months. They often linger well into early spring, by which time they have usually moulted into their summer plumage, when they are then pretty impressive.

Also at the site was the returning Great Northern Diver, another good inland find. I managed to find one at my local patch at Staunton Harold Reservoir in December 2020, that hung around into 2021.

Spring Jewels in Yorkshire – Saturday 2nd April 2011

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Apr 022011
 

A day spent observing some spring jewels, namely Red-necked Grebe & Black-necked Grebe. These birds are truly stunning in their summer plumage. So rare to see Red-necked Grebe in full regalia. Black-necked Grebes are more common in their summer attire. This Red-necked Grebe has returned to this area of Yorkshire for its seventh year. Also seen during the day were numerous Chiffchaff & Sand Martin; small numbers of Little-ringed Plover, a single Green Sandpiper and a single Holly Blue & Peacock.

Year List moves on to 152.

PHOTOS – Below 1, 2 & 3 – Red-necked Grebe – Hatfield Moors, South Yorkshire – 2nd April 2011Below 4, 5 & 6 – Black-necked Grebe – Hatfiled Moors, South Yorkshire – 2nd April 201

 

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