ID help Pembrokeshire UK (1 Viewer)

[Dave Smith]

I would be very greatful if some one could ID this for me. I think I know what it is but haven't seen one for a few years so would like some confirmation if possible. It was taken from St David's Head, Pembrokeshire last week. It was some distance away and this is heavily cropped.
Many thanks

Dave

 

[KenM]

I'd wager BTDiver..thick neck and prominent white flank patch......

cheers

 

[Dave Smith]

I'd wager BTDiver..thick neck and prominent white flank patch......

cheers

Thanks Ken. I originally thought RTDiver but hadn't noticed the prominent white flank patch.

Dave

 

[Steven Astley]

I'd say that was a Red-throated Diver.

 

[welshhillbilly]

Red Throated for me.

 

[Dave Smith]

The white on it's neck does seem wider than for a BTDiver and the bill seems to point upwards which would indicate RTDiver?

Dave

 

[Phil Bishop]

Head position suggests Red Throated, but is the back of the head/neck too dark, and does the black patch at the base look more like the black stripe you get on Black Throated necks.
Saw a bird very much like this last autumn off Cley with some very experienced sea watchers which stared off as Red Throated until we got a clear view of the head and neck.