Black-throated Diver
Gavia arctica
These elegant divers spend winter off our coasts, sporting a slender neck and a distinctive black throat patch in breeding plumage. Though not abundant, they sometimes appear in local waters around Lihou, diving swiftly for small fish.
- Habitat: Offshore coastal waters and larger bays; mostly seen in winter.
- When to See: Most likely from late autumn to early spring.
- Diet / Food: Small fish
- Length: 58–67 cm