Status

Rare passage migrant and winter visitor. c18 records.

The rarest of the three divers recorded at Grafham Water. Recently, most records have come in early or late winter, possibly as birds pause on migration.

Records

Please note the following list is still incomplete:

• 10-28 November 2005
• 7-10 February 2003
• 8 November 2001
• 13-26 February 1995
• 4 February 1994 (unconfirmed)
• 19-21 April 1992
• 6 December 1991 (2)
• 2-22 April 1990
• 8-19 December 1990
• 7 January 1988
• 7 December 1985
• 11-13 January 1985 (2, with one remaining until 19th)
• 20 December 1981- 13 March 1982
• 7-8 October 1981
• 11 November 1969 (probable)
• 4 February 1969
• 15 January 1967

Highest count

2 on 6 December 1991 & 11-13 January 1985

Photos

• Click Here - 8 February 2003. Photo by Jono Leadley.
• Click Here - 19 January 1985. Photo by Nigel Butler.
• Click Here - 19 January 1985. Photo by Nigel Butler.