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Jane Turner

Well-known member

• Nov 1, 2006

• #181

My mistake - never did like LWHGs

 

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namq

Well-known member

• Nov 12, 2006

• #182

Is it a Black-throated Loon (Gavia arctica)?

 

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Andrew Whitehouse

Professor of Listening

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• Nov 12, 2006

• #183

I think it probably is, although I'm struggling to exclude Red-throated Diver completely. It looks quite thick necked, with prominent feet and seems quite black on the upperwing, all of which are good for Black-throated.

 

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namq

Well-known member

• Nov 13, 2006

• #184

Thanks!

 

lou salomon

the birdonist

• Nov 13, 2006

• #185

i agree with andrew, black-throated diver, for the reasons he mentioned, especially prominent feet. also the contrast between dark and white in the face is good for gavia arctica.

 

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namq

Well-known member

• Jan 1, 2007

• #186

Hi again after a long break!

1 (1788) Smew f ?
2 (2007) & 3 (2299) Herring Gull (Baltic) ?

 

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lou salomon

the birdonist

• Jan 2, 2007

• #187

you're right, namq. herring gull with white head already.