Red-necked Grebe
Taken at Hogganfield Loch on 18th November 2020 using Nikon D500 with Sigma 600 mm zoom lens.
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Red-necked Grebe
Taken at Hogganfield Loch on 17th September 2020 using Nikon D500 with Sigma 600 mm zoom lens. Fact File
Red-necked Grebe
Red-necked Grebe
Taken at Baron's Haugh on 21st July 2020 using Nikon D500 with Sigma 600 mm zoom lens. Fact File
Red-necked Grebe
Red-necked Grebe.
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Local names: 		Podiceps grisegena.
Podicipediformes.
Podicipedidae.
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Feature
 Builds a nest of water plants on top of floating vegetation on a shallow lake or bog.
Fish and insects off vegetation.
The Red-necked Grebe is a nondescript dusky-grey bird in winter. During the breeding season, it acquires the distinctive red neck plumage, black cap and contrasting pale grey face.
40 - 50 cms.
77 - 85 cms.
April - May.
4 - 5 pale white or pale blue eggs.
It's small wing area means that this Grebe is unable to take off from land and needs a lengthy run across water to gain the speed needed for take-off.
Male /Female Song