Help with Loon/Diver ID, UK. (1 Viewer)

[NIK III]

I would be grateful for any opinions as to which 'Diver' this is, and whether it is an adult or juvenile. Photographed in Northumberland (Lindisfarne causeway) 17.10.23.

Thank you.

Roy Waller

 

[Julie50]

Sorry can’t help with the ID - love Linisfarne causeway though

 

[Prestdj]

a classic winter red throated diver nice photos

 

[Alexander Stöhr]

Hello Roy,

agree with Darell on both points: its a 1cy Red throated Diver and excellent pictures. Please note

• unique pattern o the back for a juvenile bird of this species
• smallish bill, at least the other loon species would say this
• slightly diffuse and not strong contrasting, but straight demarcation between dark greyish neck

 

[NIK III]

Thanks ever so much Prestdj and Alexander. It is a nice spot Julie. It was a nice sunny day so I spent the morning just sitting and photographing whatever came by.

 

[Derbyfella]

Hello Roy,

agree with Darell on both points: its a 1cy Red throated Diver and excellent pictures. Please note

• unique pattern o the back for a juvenile bird of this species
• smallish bill, at least the other loon species would say this
• slightly diffuse and not strong contrasting, but straight demarcation between dark greyish neck

Maybe it’s wrong to take from an individual photo, but tilted back head/upturned bill also classic red throated diver?