A Cuckoo, 52 Whimbrel and three pairs of Gadwall were at Coonagh (TT).
Two Swifts were at Abbeyfeale (TT).
Monday 7th May 2018
Sunday 6th May 2018
Two Swifts were over Monaleen this evening (TT).
The adult(4cy) Iceland Gull was at Harvey’s Quay this afternoon (TT).
Saturday 28th April 2018
Osprey over Coonagh ©Tom Tarpey
An Osprey was hunting briefly at the Coonagh Nature Reserve before moving off westwards down the Shannon Estuary(Tom Tarpey). This is the fifth County record and the first know Spring record in Limerick. A 1st summer Mediterranean Gull, 48 Whimbrel 150 Black-headed Gulls, a Little Egret and six Gadwall were also present in the area.
A 1st summer Iceland Gull was at Arthurs Quay (TT).
Saturday 21st April 2018
At least three Sedge Warblers and numerous Willow Warblers were is song at Coonagh. Seven Whimbrel, a Snipe, three pairs of Great Crested Grebes, six Greylag Geese, six Gadwall, four Mallard, three Pochard, 12 Tufted Duck and 120 Bkack-headed Gulls were also present (TT).
Three Hen Harriers were seen on the Branch outing to the Doon area. Cuckoo, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Sparrowhawk and Kestrel were also seen (Maura Turner).
A Buzzard was seen near Cappamore (MT).
Thursday 19th April 2018
Blackcaps were in song at the Bog Road, Castleconnell and Monaleen (TT).
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