#Slavonian Grebe

[snototter]

A horned grebe (Podiceps auritus) gathers nesting material in Estonia

by Tim Melling

[richs-pics]

Slavonian grebe:

a first for me and quite a rare bird in England

[dansnaturepictures]

On St. Andrew's Day, looking back on some highlights from our Scotland trip in the spring; Slavonian Grebes at Loch Ruthven, view and Peacock butterfly at Strathdearn, Pied Wagtail at the cottage we stayed at, Black-throated Divers and Red Grouse at Lochindorb, view at Laggan Dam, Osprey at Lossiemouth, Dipper at Nethy Bridge, beautiful view at Cairn Gorm and one from the cottage.

[dogwise]

Slavonian Grebe (Podiceps auritus)

[with-songs-and-paint]

Slavonian grebe

Can't believe I managed to see this beautiful bird this year, I could have spent hours watching the pair of them. These were one of only a few pairs that breed in Scotland, very special

[herpsandbirds]

Could you do a compilation of grebes ? My friend group likes to send grebes to to our server and "grebe" each other, as though these birds are some sort of memetic hazard, so I'm looking to do the Ultimate Grebening

Guys, guys, check out my new band A COMPILATION OF GREBES, our new album drops soon, on Podicipediformes Records.

Red-necked Grebe (Podiceps grisegena), family Podicipedidae, order Podicipediformes, Canada

photograph by Missy Mandel

Little Grebes aka Dabchicks (Tachybaptus ruficollis), female with chicks, family Podicipedidae, Purbasthali Bird Sanctuary, West Bengal, India

Photograph by Mainak Halder 

Least Grebe (Tachybaptus dominicus), family Podicipedidae, order Podicipediformes, Los Barriles, Mexico

As the name would suggest, this is the smallest species of grebe.

photograph by Curtis Zutz

Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus), adult carrying chick, family Podicipedidae, Podicipediformes, Australia

photograph by Ricky Goodyear

Horned Grebe or Slavonian Grebe (Podiceps auritus), family Podicipedidae, order Podicipediformes, Finland

photograph by Teemar Vaino (@teemar72)

[ornithological]

starting 2025 off right with my very first slavonian grebe 👏 it's been in my county a while but i hadn't managed to see it until today!

[jezsimmsblog]

Slavonian Grebe. Carrigillihy Bay Beach. West Cork. January 20th. 2024.

[lys-jeorge]

I saw 3 kinds of bird today which I haven't seen before :)

We gots spoonbills, slavonian grebes and a bar headed goose

[thalassarche]

Slavonian Grebe / Horned Grebe (Podiceps auritus) - photo by jajjen

[chinchillasinunison]

In the Chileon Reverse Little Mermaid AU Mondo and Taka are still, like, there. Taka is a slavonian grebe (winter plumage specifically) that patrols the sea and land to keep order between them (though mostly he just annoys people bc no one else knows what the fuck he's going on about) and Mondo is a dolphin that leads a rowdy pod that harasses humans whenever they can because fuck those guys amirite. you can guess how relations go between them (and the main couple). they don't do anything for the plot I think, they're just the funny animal sidekicks/homosexual supporting cast.

[dansnaturepictures]

On St. Andrew’s Day, looking back on some amazing memories from the Scotland trip we went on in April; Lapwing at Lochindorb, view at Loch Eil, Slavonian Grebe at Loch Ruthven, view at Lossiemouth, Osprey, Otters on Mull, scurvygrass at Burghead, Dipper, Wheatear on Mull, view on Mull, view at Troup Head and Red Grouse at Lochindorb.

[herpsandbirds]

Horned Grebe or Slavonian Grebe (Podiceps auritus), family Podicipedidae, order Podicipediformes, Finland

photograph by Teemar Vaino (@teemar72)

[friendlyneighborhoodanimalexpert]

The Slavonian Grebe uses its wings to swim more than to fly

[birdwatchingexperience]

The Holme Dunes Protected Area

Holme Dunes is in a prime spot to attract migratory birds because it is located in northwest Norfolk, right where The Wash meets the North Sea. It also has a variety of essential habitats which sustain various different wildlife species like natterjack toads, butterflies and dragonflies, as well as a vast number of fascinating flora, Holme Dunes National Nature Reserve is a location of international importance.

The reserve was declared in 2002 and encompasses roughly 270 hectares (665 acres) of coastal sand dune ecosystem comprising marram grassland, open water pools and brackish grazing marshes. Since 1990, the Norfolk Wildlife Trust has been responsible for the region as part of their larger mission to save and restore the Wash shoreline.

Birdwatchers will love Holme Dunes.

The Wash is home to numerous wading birds including avocets, redshanks, and lapwings due to its vast stretches of shallow water and expansive mud flats.

The reserve has numerous bird hides where visitors may get up close and personal with these animals while overlooking the reserve's pools and scrapes, a popular hangout for wildfowl such teal, shoveler, and pochard. During the winter months, whooper swans also migrate to The Wash to take advantage of the plentiful eelgrass beds there.

Nesting grounds for birds like skylarks, meadow pipits, and reed buntings can be found in the dunes, as can homes for endangered species like natterjack toads and sand lizards.

In the summer, the grassland is alive with the fluttering wings of butterflies like the small copper, brown argus, and small heath, and the dune slacks are buzzing with the activity of dragonflies like the southern hawker.

Holme Dunes is an excellent site to watch a variety of birds, amphibians, reptiles, and insects.

RSPB Titchwell

Titchwell, the RSPB's most popular reserve, is located on the scenic north Norfolk coast and is a great site to go Birdwatching Holiday. You may readily access the reserve's various ecosystems, including the scrub forest where bullfinches and warblers can be found, from the parking lot. Great spotted woodpeckers can often be seen at the feeders near the tourist center. During the summer months, the reedbed is home to marsh harriers and a large number of reed and sedge warblers.

The freshwater and brackish lagoons are home to about 30 pairs of avocets and are also a great stop for waders and wildfowl during their winter migration. Winter brings Twite, snow buntings, and shorelarks to the foreshore; summer brings terns fishing offshore. In addition, slaty-backed gulls are permanent residents. In the winter, you should look for Slavonian grebes, dives, and scoters.

Vacations in Norfolk for Birdwatching and Wildlife

Birdwatchers and animal lovers will enjoy visiting Norfolk. Travel agencies in Norfolk abound, and many of them specialize in wildlife-themed vacations. Norfolk Coast B&B Cottages and camping is a great place to stay because of its familiarity with accommodating tourists interested in birding and wildlife. The tour guides on these trips know all the best places to see birds and mammals, and they also know all there is to know about the local flora and wildlife. The demand for these vacations is rising, so if you want to secure a spot, check out our website.

We are also conveniently close to many of Norfolk's most popular tourist destinations, including the Holkham Hall and Blickling Hall National Trust sites, the North Norfolk Steam Railway (Poppy Line), Sheringham Park, and Pensthorpe Nature Reserve. The cottages we have along the coast of Norfolk are ideal for a relaxing getaway.

[jules101uk]

A line and wash style slavonian grebe in its summer plumage, created using the contents of the July 2022 #ScrawlrBox Not exactly in keeping with the challenge theme, but a fun experiment none the less. The Graphix fine liner ink did dry after allowing 2 days drying time and as you can see, I was able to apply the acrylic ink over the top without any issues. Over all, very pleased with how this one turned out! Reference via Wikipedia Commons https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Podiceps_auritus_(13909570780).jpg #ScrawlrChallenge #ScrawlrChallengeJuly2022 #SlavonianGrebe #HornedGrebe #BirdArt #PenArt #Illustration #IllustrationArt #AnimalArt #AnimalIllustration #AnimalArtist #AcrylicInk https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg2a9E1r_xs/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=