The Hebridean name for the great northern diver (Colymbus glacialis).
Unfortunately for the seaside student of bird life, the great northern diver is only known as a 156 winter visitor.
They are excellent swimmers and divers; indeed, in diving, the great northern diver himself is not so quick and alert.
Amongst our water-loving birds there are few that can rival the great northern diver.
Another interesting bird, which you may both hear and see on secluded lakes, is the loon or great northern diver.
Smaller and more slender than the great northern diver, this species retains many of its characteristic habits.
They had some rare sport in trying to shoot the great northern diver, called in this country the loon.
A name for the great northern diver or loon (Colymbus glacialis).
Colymbus glacialis (great northern diver or loon), in all the lakes.
The great northern diver is among the mass of those birds which seek their food on the bosom of the great deep.
