Red-throated Diver
The Red-throated Diver is the smallest of the UK's divers and its grey-brown plumage and up-tilted bill readily distinguish it from the other species. In summer it has a distinctive red throat.
Shetland is the UK breeding stronghold for the Red-throated Diver with other key populations on Orkney, the Outer Hebrides and the northern Scottish mainland. They are also found along the whole of west Scotland south to the Mull of Kintyre. They arrive on their breeding grounds in April and depart in September and October.
Outside the breeding season from August and September, the Red-throated Diver can be seen around the east coast of the UK and also along the west coast with concentrations off western Scotland and around north-west Wales.
This bird was present in the unusual location of a town centre park for nearly a fortnight providing exceptionally close views. Unfortunately it was reported dead on 27th November 2009.
Date: 26th October 2009
Location: Central Park, Chelmsford, Essex
Shetland is the UK breeding stronghold for the Red-throated Diver with other key populations on Orkney, the Outer Hebrides and the northern Scottish mainland. They are also found along the whole of west Scotland south to the Mull of Kintyre. They arrive on their breeding grounds in April and depart in September and October.
Outside the breeding season from August and September, the Red-throated Diver can be seen around the east coast of the UK and also along the west coast with concentrations off western Scotland and around north-west Wales.
This bird was present in the unusual location of a town centre park for nearly a fortnight providing exceptionally close views. Unfortunately it was reported dead on 27th November 2009.
Date: 26th October 2009
Location: Central Park, Chelmsford, Essex
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