Latin name
Gavia arctica
Family
Divers (Gaviidae)
Where to see them
Scottish Highland lochs in summer and around sheltered coasts in winter, but rarely along Irish Sea coasts. Moray Firth and W coast of Scotland best in winter, as well as the NE and SW coasts of England. Sometimes seen at inland reservoirs.
When to see them
During sumer in Scotland, moving to coasts in early autumn. Look around coasts in winter.
What they eat
Fish
Population
| Europe | UK breeding* | UK wintering* | UK passage* | | 51-92,000 pairs | 217 pairs | 560 birds | - |