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Query species

  • 02-02-2014 5:54pm
    #1
    Philomelos
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    I took this photo through the static binoculars at Coliemore Harbour in Dalkey, south of Dublin, on 2 February 2014. The numerous birds congregated on a rock are about the size of cormorants but have white fronts. I wonder if they are Great Northern Divers (Gavia immer)? I cannot recall seeing so many cormorants together. On two rocks there were around 70 individuals.


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  • #2
    Capercaille
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    Philomelos wrote: »
    I took this photo through the static binoculars at Coliemore Harbour in Dalkey, south of Dublin, on 2 February 2014. The numerous birds congregated on a rock are about the size of cormorants but have white fronts. I wonder if they are Great Northern Divers (Gavia immer)? I cannot recall seeing so many cormorants together. On two rocks there were around 70 individuals.
    Cormorants. Great Northern Divers can barely walk on land.


  • #3
    Philomelos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7 ✭Philomelos


    Thanks for the correction


  • #4
    ytpe2r5bxkn0c1
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    The white fronts suggest 1st year juveniles.


  • #5
    Philomelos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7 ✭Philomelos


    Yes that was the alternative


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