Over the past couple of weeks, there have been sightings of Slavonian Grebe at East Chevington, Holywell Pond and the Royal Quays, North Shields. Clothed in their winter plumage, they can resemble their Black-Necked cousins, but with white cheeks. Often these are viewed through a telescope, in cold coastal winds, so it is a nice luxury to view these attractive Grebes in a tamer environment and at close quarters.
Photo below by Mike Hodgson
A Slavonian Grebe at the Royal Quays, North Shields on the 14th Jan
