Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus)
Great Crested Grebe,
Length 46-51cm (18-20 inches) Wingspan 85-90cm (34-35 inches) Weight 800-1000g (29-36oz) Lifespan 10-15 years Social… flocks Status… Secure.
Occurrence… Widespread throughout Europe except for the far north.
Nesting sites… Generally on large lakes, flooded gravel pits, large rivers and reservoirs.
In winter… mostly seen on large lakes, reservoirs and sheltered coastal waters.
Feeding… Dives from waters surface and stays under for lengthy periods in search of fish and large aquatic invertebrates.
Nesting… Various plant material anchored to secure vegetation.3-4 white eggs. 1 brood February-June.
Voice… Various loud barks and growling notes in the summertime, juveniles make loud, fluty whistles.
Below you can see a pair courting, I watched as they continuously displayed to each other. Also, during courtship it is known that they dive and when surfacing; gift each other with under water plants.
Read MoreLength 46-51cm (18-20 inches) Wingspan 85-90cm (34-35 inches) Weight 800-1000g (29-36oz) Lifespan 10-15 years Social… flocks Status… Secure.
Occurrence… Widespread throughout Europe except for the far north.
Nesting sites… Generally on large lakes, flooded gravel pits, large rivers and reservoirs.
In winter… mostly seen on large lakes, reservoirs and sheltered coastal waters.
Feeding… Dives from waters surface and stays under for lengthy periods in search of fish and large aquatic invertebrates.
Nesting… Various plant material anchored to secure vegetation.3-4 white eggs. 1 brood February-June.
Voice… Various loud barks and growling notes in the summertime, juveniles make loud, fluty whistles.
Below you can see a pair courting, I watched as they continuously displayed to each other. Also, during courtship it is known that they dive and when surfacing; gift each other with under water plants.
