Great Crested Grebe
Great Crested Grebe
| Irish Name: | Foitheach mór |
| Scientific name: | Podiceps cristatus |
| Bird Family: | Grebes |
Residing along all coastlines of Ireland, they are less commonly sighted inland, typically only appearing after storms.
Identification
Residents whose numbers swell in winter due to migrating birds joining them.
More details can be found at https://birdwatchireland.ie/birds/great-crested-grebe/.