Status

12 records.

Birds, mostly immatures have turned up following northerly gales. In 1971, there were two which turned up in Spring, but usually birds appear in the autumn. The most recent record was a healthy adult, which arrived early afternoon in mid-summer, during a brief period of strong wind. Although frequently resting on the water, the bird was watched plunge-diving and soaring around high over the water.

Records

Please note that this list is still incomplete:

• 21 June 2006 - adult
• 17 October 2005 - juvenile
• 3 October 1999 - juvenile
• 17 November 1993
• 17 September 1989 (2nd year)
• 14 September 1988 (2 birds)
• 27 April 1981 (3rd year)
• 8 April 1971 (killed on a long line set for Pike)
• 19 September 1970
• 15 October 1967 (immature)

Highest count

2 on 14 September 1988.

Photos

• Click Here - 21 June 2006, adult.
• Click Here - 21 June 2006, adult.
• Click Here - 21 June 2006, adult.
• Click Here - 17 October 2005, juvenile.

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