Slavonian Grebe
Podiceps auritus
This small grebe has golden “ear tufts” in summer plumage, though in winter it’s a more subdued mixture of greys, whites, and black. Infrequently seen off Lihou, they favour sheltered bays, diving for their next meal.
- Habitat: Sheltered coastal waters, sometimes freshwater lakes.
- Diet / Food: Fish, crustaceans, aquatic insects.
- Length: 31–38 cm