Slavonian Grebe

🔍 Overview

A small and elegant grebe, mainly seen in winter along the Sussex coast and occasionally inland. Scarce winter visitor and passage migrant.

🪶 Key Identification Features

Black and white in winter

Bright red eye

Small bill and peaked crown

🗺️ Habitat & Distribution

Scarce but regular offshore from Goring Gap, Brighton Marina, Lancing  and Worthing Beaches Sometimes inland on large lakes like Arlington Reservoir.

🎶 Voice & Behaviour

Silent in winter. Dives frequently; often solitary or in pairs.