Black-necked Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis)

A small Grebe, scarce Winter visitor in Shropshire. The steep forehead and dark fine up-pointed bill are the main distinguishing features from Little Grebe.

Black necked Grebe Priorslee 10 12 09 IMG_9609

Black necked Grebe Priorslee 10 12 09  IMG_9609



Black necked Grebe dipping bill Priorslee 9 12 09 MG_9093_filtered

Black necked Grebe dipping bill Priorslee 9 12 09 MG_9093_filtered



Black necked Grebe diving Priorslee 10 12 09 IMG_9573

Black necked Grebe diving Priorslee 10 12 09 IMG_9573



Black necked Grebe diving Priorslee 10 12 09 IMG_9561_filtered

Black necked Grebe diving Priorslee 10 12 09 IMG_9561_filtered



Black necked Grebe Priorslee 8 12 09 IMG_8932

Black necked Grebe Priorslee 8 12 09 IMG_8932



Black necked Grebe Priorslee 8 12 09 IMG_8959

Black necked Grebe Priorslee 8 12 09 IMG_8959



Black necked Grebe Priorslee 8 12 09 IMG_8977

Black necked Grebe Priorslee 8 12 09 IMG_8977



Black necked Grebe head on Priorslee 8 12 09 IMG_8953

Black necked Grebe head on Priorslee 8 12 09 IMG_8953



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