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TBOSG Black-throated Diver - Gavia arctica
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Black-throated Diver, known in North America as Arctic Loon is a medium sized member of the loon or diver family. Loon is a direct reference to its wailing song and is associated with the word 'lunatic'. It breeds in Eurasia and winters at sea or on large lakes over a much wider range. Some historical names for Black-throated Diver include; Lumme, Lesser Imber, Northern Doucher and Herring Bar. |
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Earliest: December 1st 2000 off Severn Beach. Latest: May 6th 1991 off New Passage. Highest Count: Two, May 6th 1991 off New Passage. |
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There have been three Black-throated Divers reported from S. Gloucestershire, they are; |
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2000: (1) |
On December 1st an adult in winter plumage was seen off Severn Beach. |
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1991: (2) |
Two were found on May 6th off New Passage, both were adults in breeding plumage. This occurrence constitutes the first report of this species for S. Gloucestershire. |