Gavia immer? NW Poland (1 Viewer)

[Ryszard]

Hi

I took the photos on January 31, 2024 on the Baltic coast, Poland. Is this Gavia immer?

 

[Butty]

I think it's a red-throated diver: the toes aren't particularly big, and the bill and neck-pattern look right for red-throated diver and wrong for great northern diver.

 

[Ryszard]

🤭
Thanks Butty

 

[KenM]

Here are some closer image of G.stellata Ryszard.👍

 

[Butty]

some closer image of G.stellata

...but in a different stage of plumage - having a darker throat than the OP's, presumably due to incoming/outgoing breeding plumage.

 

[KenM]

...but in a different stage of plumage - having a darker throat than the OP's, presumably due to incoming/outgoing breeding plumage.

Yes it’s an immature I believe, nevertheless good for structural value….no?