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Black-throated diver

The streamlined black-throated diver is a superb swimmer and diver, but not so graceful on land! During the summer, the distinctive black patch on its throat appears, heralding the breeding season…

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Red-throated diver

The red-throated diver lives up to its name - the distinctive red patch on its throat heralds the breeding season. In summer, it nests in Scotland, but look out for it around the UK's coast…

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Almost driven to extinction for their fabulous head plumes in the 19th century, conservation efforts now mean that you can see the great crested grebe dance its ritual courtship dance on the water in a number of special places around the UK.

Volunteer Opportunity

Marine - Seasearch Cornwall - divers required

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Are you a qualified diver? We want you to get involved with the Seasearch Cornwall diving surveys, help us map the seabed all around the Cornwall and record our amazing marine wildlife and take…

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Great northern diver

This hefty diving bird is a winter visitor to the UK, where it can be seen around the coast or occasionally on large inland lakes.

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Black-necked grebe

Known in America as the 'Eared Grebe' because of its golden ear tufts, the black-necked grebe is a rare nesting bird in the UK. It is easiest to spot around southern coasts in winter.…

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