First-winter Mediterranean Gull at Kilbaha © Finbarr McGabhann

The drake Lesser Scaup was at lough Gash (Chris Ten Bohmer).  The Black Brant was at New Quay (Dermot Breen).  A hybrid drake Lesser Scaup x Pochard cross was at lough Murree. One first-winter Mediterranean Gull was in Kilbaha Harbour.  One Little Egret and nine Greater Scaup were at Knock, Clonderlaw Bay.  Nine Little Egrets, 500 Golden Plover and three Greater Scaup were at Moyasta.One Little Egret was at Kilrush Marina.  There were 16White-fronted Geese at Tullagher Bog.