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TBOSG Black-necked Grebe - Podiceps nigricollis
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Black-necked Grebe is known in North America as Eared Grebe and one of its folk names is in fact Eared Diver. It breeds in vegetated areas of freshwater lakes across Europe, Asia and Africa. In the cooler temperate regions of the Old World they also winter further south, with many European birds moving to the Mediterranean area. The first reference to the modern name Black-necked Grebe was in 1912 when it replaced the term 'Eared Grebe'. Some historical names for Black-necked Grebe include; Black Grebe and Rolling Pin. Black-necked is a direct translation of the scientific name 'nigricollis'. |
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Earliest: August 31st 1997 at Oldbury Power Station. Latest: April 4th 1999 at Oldbury Power Station. Highest Count: One on all dates. |
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There have been three Black-necked Grebes reported from S. Gloucestershire, they are; |
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1999: (1) |
One was reported from Oldbury Power Station on April 4th. |
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1997: (1) |
One, a moulting adult was seen on August 31st at Oldbury Power Station on Lagoon III. |
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1996: (1) |
On October 24th a single bird was seen drifting up the R. Severn off New Passage and towards Aust Warth on the tide. This occurrence constitutes the first report of this species for S. Gloucestershire. |