I hadn't planned to go birding today but.... (1 Viewer)

Binocularface

You've all got one...............!

• Dec 16, 2003

• #1

Hi

I had a busy day ahead of me, but couldn't resist a quick trip out to investigate the diver that had been reported at Silloth harbour!
I arrived at the inner harbour, and there was the diver showing exceptionally well just off the harbour wall. It was a cracking juvenile Great Northern Diver!

Ok Great Northern Divers are not an extreme rarity but it is not every day that you get such close and long views of what is a very impressive bird.

I did manage to take some pictures (attached) of the bird, though the light was very poor!

Regards
Tristan

 

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Steve Campsall

• Dec 16, 2003

• #2

You don't need to criticise such a quality photograph - most impressive! We had one at a local lake a few weeks back - very obliging.

 

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Dave B Smith

Well-known member

• Dec 16, 2003

• #3

I'm envious! Still waiting to see my first one. Thanks for the shots.

 

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Mike D

Hare today - gone tomorrow!

• Dec 16, 2003

• #4

Hi Tristan,
Apologies not necessary for quality of pics. Just to have seen this magnificent bird is quality enough - 'sides - I'd have been very happy with the pics!

 

christineredgate

Winner of the Copeland Wildlife Photographer of th

• Dec 16, 2003

• #5

A great pic,Tristan,we had one here at Haverigg a couple of weeks ago,also a Red Throated,both on the same afternoon.
Christine.

 

Binocularface

You've all got one...............!

• Dec 16, 2003

• #6

Hi

Thanks for all the kind comments regarding my pictures. I hope the bird stays a while, it would be nice to get some brighter images in better weather!

Regards
Tristan

 

IanF

Moderator

• Dec 17, 2003

• #7

Congratulations Tristan. We occasionally have then popping into Hartlepool harbour too and a couple of Red Throated, but I've never managed a decent photo.

 

Binocularface

You've all got one...............!

• Dec 17, 2003

• #8

IanF said:

Congratulations Tristan. We occasionally have then popping into Hartlepool harbour too and a couple of Red Throated, but I've never managed a decent photo.

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Thanks IanF.
I remember getting excellent views of Black-throated Diver in Hartlepool Harbour quite a few years ago (there was a Bearded Seal present the same day, can't remember the date though!).

The Great Northern Diver was present again today at Silloth inner harbour. I sneaked off for an hour or so this morning and took some more pictures in marginally better light!

Hopefully the bird will stay for the winter!

Regards
Tristan