Photo Gallery   Black throated Diver  Garvia arctica.  Status:   scarce in summer, more frequent in winter and on  passage. The last confirmed breeding record was in 1972. However there is some more recent information which suggests probable breeding at an undisclosed site on Mull (see image below) Black throated divers display on a mull loch June 2010 Black throated Diver in summer plumage. Mainly a winter visitor to Mull's shores and sea lochs, with occasional birds staying throughout the summer. It's always worth scanning the lochs with a scope to look out for this magnificent bird.     This is the web site of Alan Spellman, 'Maridon' Lochdon, Isle of Mull. PA64  6AP