Great Northern Diver (Gavia immer)

This large Diver is most often seen out to sea but individuals may be found on inland lakes and reservoirs. A brief call at Chasewater, Staffs in March 2008 provided this accommodating individual - busy eating Crayfish!

Great Northern Diver Chasewater 5 3 08 IMG_9734

Great Northern Diver Chasewater 5 3 08 IMG_9734



Great Northern Diver Chasewater 5 3 08 IMG_9758

Great Northern Diver Chasewater 5 3 08 IMG_9758



Great Northern Diver with Crayfish Chasewater 5 3 08 IMG_9738

Great Northern Diver with Crayfish Chasewater 5 3 08 IMG_9738



Great Northern Diver with Crayfish Chasewater 5 3 08 IMG_9755

Great Northern Diver with Crayfish Chasewater 5 3 08 IMG_9755



Great Northern Diver with Crayfish Chasewater 5 3 08 IMG_9746

Great Northern Diver with Crayfish Chasewater 5 3 08 IMG_9746



Great Northern Diver wingflap head droplets Astbury Mere 20 11 10 IMG_5541

Great Northern Diver wingflap head droplets Astbury mere 20 11 10 IMG_5541



Great Northern Diver wingflap Astbury Mere 20 11 10 MG_5539

Great Northern Diver wingflap head chest out Astbury mere 20 11 10 Raw edit IMG_5539



Great Northern Diver wingflap Astbury Mere 20 11 10 IMG_5538

Great Northern Diver wingflap Astbury lake 20 11 10 IMG_5538



Great Northern Diver Astbury Mere 20 11 10 IMG_5434

Great Northern Diver head on Astbury lake 20 11 10 IMG_5434



Great Northern Diver Astbury Mere 20 11 10 MG_5740

Great Northern Diver Astbury Mere 20 11 10 MG_5740



Great Northern Diver Astbury mere 20 11 10 Raw edit IMG_5710

Great Northern Diver Astbury mere 20 11 10 Raw edit IMG_5710



Great Northern Diver diving Astbury mere 20 11 10 IMG_5736

Great Northern Diver diving Astbury mere 20 11 10 IMG_5736



Great Northern Diver diving Astbury mere 20 11 10 IMG_5746

Great Northern Diver diving Astbury mere 20 11 10 IMG_5746



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