Previously “Diary of a Birding Medic”; “Rugby Birder”; "Bempton Birder”. All views expressed in this blog are my OWN and do not represent the opinions or policies of any organisations or entities whatsoever with whom I have been, am now or will be affiliated. Reference to Bempton Cliffs in NO way promotes the organisation known as RSPB Bempton Cliffs, but rather the FREEdom of the cliffs.

Thursday, 15 September 2011

Black Necked Grebe - Napton Reservoir

Black Necked Grebe with a torticollis! Or thinking its a "wryneck"!


A visit to Napton Reservoir, late Tuesday, produced very distant views of the Black necked Grebe, a bird that I had not seen in three years. Today, a very pleasant hour was again spent at the reservoir, in the company of Dennis Woodward, watching the Grebe which was now much more obliging. Indeed, it was, at times, coming in to within 10 - 20 feet!

Also of note were Sedge Warbler, two drake Pochard and Gadwall.












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6 comments:

  1. boatbirder15 September 2011 at 16:43

    Ah Bless You Kevin, at last some decent shots of this illusive little fellow! Well Done mate.


    Regards

    Keith

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  2. Kevin Groocock15 September 2011 at 17:06

    Cheers, Keith. Made up for Tuesday evening!

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  3. Max Silverman16 September 2011 at 15:37

    Well done Kevin.

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  4. Kevin Groocock16 September 2011 at 15:49

    Cheers Max - a lovely couple of hours.

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  5. Andrew Haynes18 September 2011 at 07:39

    Excellent work Kevin , been following your blog , for a little while , and thanks to you managed to get some shots of this little guy yesterday.

    First time I have seen one

    Thanks :0)

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  6. Kevin Groocock18 September 2011 at 08:04

    Cheers, Andrew and many thanks for taking the time to comment. An excellent bird on a local water. Glad I was of some assistance.

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