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	Great Northern Diver - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Great Northern Diver, known in North America as the Common Loon (Gavia immer), is a large member of the loon, or diver, family.
		The Great Northern Diver breeds in Canada, parts of the northern United States, Greenland, and Alaska.
		This diver is well-known in Canada, appearing on the "loonie" coin and $20 bill, and is the provincial bird of Ontario.
	www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gavia_immer (415 words)

	loon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The loon or diver is a type of aquatic bird found in many parts of North America and northern Europe.
		These were previously considered the most ancient of the northern hemisphere bird families, but it has recently become clear that the Anseriformes (ducks, geese and swans) and the Galliformes (the pheasants and their allies) are older groups.
		Great Northern Diver or Common Loon, Gavia immer.
	www.yourencyclopedia.net /loon.html (349 words)

	DIVER - LoveToKnow Article on DIVER (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The abortion of the rectrices in the gerbes, while these feathers are fairly developed in the divers, is another point that helps to separate the two Families.
		Next in size is the fl-throated diver, C. arcticus, having a light grey head and a gular patch of purplish-fl, above which is a semicollar of white striped vertically with fl.
		In winter their range is too extensive and varied to be here defined, though it is believed never to pass, and in few directions to approach, the northern tropic; but the geographical distribution of the several forms in summer requires mention.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /D/DI/DIVER.htm (485 words)

	Great Northern Diver - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Distinguishing identifiers: The only diver with head all fl and a white necklace; fl bill distinguishes it from the White-billed Diver.
		This diver is well-known in Canada, appearing on the "loonie" coin, and is also the provincial bird of Ontario and the state bird of Minnesota.
		The Great Northern Diver was depicted on the 1986 series Canadian $20 note.
	www.northmiami.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Common_loon (469 words)

	Minnesota State Bird - Great Northern Diver - Loon - Gavia Immer
		I have met with the Great Diver, in winter, on all the water-courses of the United States, whence, however, it departs when the cold becomes extreme, and the surface is converted into an impenetrable sheet of ice.
		On gaining the water, she dives at once, emerges at a great distance, and very rarely suffers herself to be approached within gunshot.
		This bird was a most expert and indefatigable diver, and remained down sometimes for several minutes, often swimming under water, and as it were flying with the velocity of an arrow in the air.
	www.50states.com /bird/loon.htm (4405 words)

	Great Northern Diver -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		This species, like all divers, is a specialist (Any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills) fish-eater, catching its prey underwater, diving as deep as 200 feet.
		Gavia is (Any dialect of the language of ancient Rome) Latin for "sea smew" (although divers are not (Smallest merganser and most expert diver; found in northern Eurasia) Smew).
		The Great Northern Diver was depicted on the 1986 series (Click link for more info and facts about Canadian $20 note) Canadian $20 note.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/G/Gr/Great_Northern_Diver.htm (410 words)

	State Birds - Common Loon - Minnesota
		In the latter case, a great number of young Loons are seen to alight on the head waters of our great streams, on which, without much exertion, being aided by the current, they float along, diving at intervals in pursuit of the numerous fishes, as they proceed toward milder climes.
		The Great Northern Diver is a heavy-bodied bird, and generally swims rather deep in the water, more especially if apprehensive of immediate danger, when scarcely more than two inches in height of its back can be seen above the surface.
		GREAT NORTHERN DIVER or LOON, Colymbus glacialis, Aud.
	www.flyingmobiles.com /html/statebirds/common_loon.htm (4400 words)

	Knowledge King - Great Northern Diver (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		), is a large member of the loon or diver family (28" to 36"), although it is slightly smaller than the similar White-billed Diver.
		This species, like all divers, is a specialist fish-eater, catching its prey underwater, as deep as 200 feet.
		Gavia: Latin for sea smew (although Divers are not Smew); immer: either (1) related to Swedish immer and emmer, the gray or flened ashes of a fire, referring to its dark plumage; or (2) Latin immergo, to immerse, and immersus, submerged.
	www.knowledgeking.net /encyclopedia/g/gr/great_northern_diver.html (287 words)

	HOS Outdoor Meetings Programme (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Also seen were Black-throated Divers (2 on 12th; 1 on 13th and 20th), Great Northern Divers (2 on 5th; 1 on 6th and 13th; 4 on 12th) and up to six Slavonian Grebes.
		In the harbour were Great Northern Diver on four dates, Slavonian Grebes (max 8 on 6th) and Black-necked Grebes (10 on 6th; 15 by 28th).
		On the sea were Great Northern Diver (1st-3rd, 13th, 29th), Slavonian Grebes (2 on 2nd; 1 on 4th, 16th, 17th), Eiders (max 15 on 3rd) and Common Scoters (max 20+ on 1st).
	www.hants.gov.uk /hos/Kingfishers/recentreportsJanMar2002.html (3990 words)

	Birdwatching in Highland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Great Northern Diver overwinters and spring and autumn migrants include geese, waders, shearwaters and the Pomarine Skua.
		Red-throated Diver, Tufted Duck and Coot live on the loch year-round and Raven are resident in the forest.
		Divers, Merganser and Goosander frequent the loch and Dipper and Wagtail are common by the burns.
	www.wildlifeweb.f9.co.uk /wheretogo/highland/high2.html (2796 words)

	Divers in Hampshire
		Described by BOH as a scarce winter visitor and passage migrant, Red-throated Divers are generally seen between October and May with a peak in December and January and a smaller peak in April coinciding with spring migration.
		Described by BOH as a a very scarce winter visitor and passage migrant, Black-throated Divers are recorded less often than both Red-throated and Great Northern with the number of birds seen in any year often limited to single figures.
		Great Northern Divers are described in BOH as a very scarce winter visitor and passage migrant.
	mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk /birdsofhants/species/divers.htm (378 words)

	Canadian National Symbols
		They are also native to North America and are divisible into two types: the northern, or barren ground, caribou of the tundra and taiga, and the woodland caribou of Canadian forests.
		The reindeer herded by the Sami (Lapps) of northern Scandinavia and Russia are used as draft and pack animals.
		The common loon, or great northern diver (G. immer), is the most abundant loon in North America; its counterpart across Eurasia is the similar white- (or yellow-) billed diver (G. adamsii).
	shoebox.heindorffhus.dk /frame-CanadaNatSymbols.htm (1247 words)

	BirdForum - Great Northern Diver (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Great Northern Diver is by far the most abundant diver species here in Cork,with Red-throated also occurring in decent numbers,albeit less widely distributed.Black-throated is a scarce(but probably annual) visitor to the county:I've yet to see one here!
		Despite the northern bias to records of White-billed Diver,the first Irish record was at Lough Hyne(near Skibbereen) in 1974,but there hasn't been a county record since,unsurprisingly.
		Great Northern Diver is probably my favourite bird in Iceland if I'm pushed to name one.
	www.birdforum.net /showthread.php?t=10713 (1395 words)

	Virtually Virtual Iceland - Himbrimi - Great Northern Dive
		The Great Northern Diver is a resident, but part of the stock is migratory.
		The Great Northern Diver is of American origin, and Iceland is the only place in Europe where the Great Northern Diver breeds.
		This bird is ill adapted for life on land, as the feet are set very close to the tail, and the bird does not really walk, but slides along on its breast when on land.
	www.simnet.is /gardarj/obirds/diver.htm (102 words)

	Wildshots Photography - Iceland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		With a mouth-watering list of birds that includes Great Northern Diver, Slavonian Grebe, Red-necked Phalarope and Harlequin Duck, Iceland must rate as one of the finest locations in Europe to photograph northern breeding birds.
		Following our visit last year we have changed the emphasis of the holiday to focus on bird photography and have planned the holiday to coincide with the optimum times for photographing the target species.
		Great Northern Diver, Slavonian Grebe and Long-tailed Duck can also be photographed here, all in superb breeding plumage.
	www.wildshots.co.uk /overseas/iceland.htm (463 words)

	* Great Northern Diver - (Bird): Definition (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Loon, as this interesting species of Diver is generally called in the United States,...
		The Great Northern Diver breeds in Iceland and in Greenland and North America as far south as the Great Lakes...
		This species has almost as powerful a flight as the Great Northern Diver or Loon, and I think shoots through the air with even greater velocity.
	www.mimihu.com /bird/great_northern_diver.html (88 words)

	Great Northern Diver (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		After hearing this juvenile was back at the reservoir I thought I would try and get some images.
		On a beautiful morning (blue skies and everything) I arrived and sat on the waters edge and watched the bird swim in the middle of the reservoir for over an hour before it headed towards the northern edge.
		I timed how long the diver submerged itself and was happy that whilst it was under water I had about 30 seconds to move closer and then stop.
	www.smartimages.co.uk /images/Birds/Divers/greatnortherndiver.html (182 words)

	Portland Bird Observatory - birds sightings December 2002 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Three Red-throated Divers and a Brent Goose flew past off the Bill and a single Common Scoter was in Portland Harbour.
		Elsewhere there were 3 Black-necked Grebes, 2 Black-throated and a Great Northern Diver, an Eider and a Goldeneye in Portland Harbour, and a single Black Redstart at Reap Lane.
		Two Black-throated and 2 Great Northern Divers were in Portland Harbour along with a Mute Swan and a Common Scoter, and 7 Little Egrets were at Ferrybridge.
	www.btinternet.com /~portlandbirdobs/birds_dec2002.htm (2322 words)

	Great Northern - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		the Great Northern Diver, Gavia adamsii, a bird
		the Great Northern War, a war fought by Russia, Denmark-Norway, and Saxony-Poland against Sweden
		This is a disambiguation page, a list of pages that otherwise might share the same title.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Great_Northern (97 words)

	Great northern diver - The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
		Great northern diver - The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
		The largest of the UK’s divers, it has a bigger, heavier head and bill than its commoner relatives.
		It is largely a winter visitor to our shores although some non-breeding birds stay off northern coasts in the summer.
	www.rspb.org.uk /birds/guide/g/greatnortherndiver/index.asp (154 words)

	Northern Diver Aurora Torch - (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Diver (A Ballad) The Fight with the Dragon Female Judgment Fridolin; or, the Walk to the Iron Foundry The Genius with the Inverted Torch...
		In the Northern United States, it is said, the active growth of most plants is condensed into ten...
		Central and northern Saskatchewan and Alberta were both hit especially...
	aurora.fmqg.com /index.php?k=Northern-Diver-Aurora-torch (1149 words)

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		November highlights were Great Northern Diver Whooper Swan, Garganey, Red-crested Pochard, Long-tailed Duck, Knot, Little Stint, Ring-billed Gull, Shorelark Rock Pipit and Brambling.
		A Great Northern Diver was reported by several birdwatchers on 29th, however it couldn’t be relocated, further details would be welcome.
		Wildfowl counts were 27 Little Grebe on 16th, 15 Great Crested Grebe on 16th, 38 Cormorant on 16th, 30 Barnacle Geese on 9th with smaller counts on several other dates.
	www.zyworld.com /PaulBeard/Cars/CA03-11.htm (611 words)

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		Great Northern Diver: The Loon RC 34713 by Barbara Juster Esbensen narrated by Catherine Byers 1 cassette The loon is North America's most primitive bird, with ancestors that date back millions of years.
		Ohio RC 34617 by Deborah Kent narrated by John Richardson 1 cassette Situated on the eastern edge of the flat, fertile Midwest region, Ohio is rich in agriculture.
		Bennett begins with the great empires of West Africa and traces fl history through the transatlantic journey into slavery, the founding of the nation, and the Reconstruction and Jim Crow eras to the civil rights struggles of the 1960s and 1970s.
	www.lcweb.loc.gov /nls/catalogs/youngreaders/1992-1993/nonfict.txt (21545 words)

	AllRefer.com - loon (Vertebrate Zoology) - Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Like the grebes, loons float low in the water and their legs are placed far back.
		They are expert swimmers and divers, sometimes slipping below the surface to swim underwater, but they cannot walk on land and at nesting time must use bill and wings to inch along.
		North American species include the common loon, or great northern diver (Gavia immer), a fl and white bird about 32 in.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/L/loon.html (227 words)

	Great tit - The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
		The largest UK tit - green and yellow with a striking glossy fl head with white cheeks and a distinctive two-syllable song.
		At least 30 different races of great tit are found across its world range.
		Great tit feeding at bird table - Chris Gomersall (rspb-images.com, Ref: 2907200_00052_002)
	www.rspb.org.uk /birds/guide/g/greattit/index.asp (203 words)

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		December highlights were Red-throated Diver, Great Northern Diver, Red-crested Pochard, Common Scoter, Hen Harrier, Peregrine, Bar-tailed Godwit, Common Sandpiper, Knot, Mediterranean Gull, Caspian Gull, Yellow-legged Gull, Iceland Gull and Raven.
		A juvenile Red-throated Diver was observed at 15:50 hrs on the 16th and briefly the following morning, the first record since December 1993.
		Unlike the brief visit of the Red-throat the Great Northern Diver continued its stay and remained all month, giving excellent views from beside the dam.
	www.zyworld.com /PaulBeard/Cars/CA01-12.htm (356 words)

	Great Northern Divers in Lowestoft
		The Great Northern was last reported on January 19, 2000, while the Black-throated remained until at least March 18, 2000.
		The next was seen from a North Sea ferry off Felixstowe, January 5, 1978; and the third, a bird in breeding plumage, flew south past Southwold, November 6, 1994.
		First they were grasped by the legs, before being flicked sharply to the side resulting in the diver holding a beak full of limbs.
	home.clara.net /ammodytes/gndiver.html (569 words)

	Great northern diver : Common loon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
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	www.termsdefined.net /co/common-loon.html (177 words)

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