Pied-billed Grebe

Podilymbus podiceps

Status:

Common winter resident and migrant. Occasional breeder.

Local Habitat:

Ponds and sheltered coastal waters.

Habits:

Single birds or small groups frequently diving for food. Wary and quickly submerges when disturbed. Rarely seen flying.

Commonly Seen:

Spittal Pond, Somerset Long Bay Nature Reserve