Category Archives: Scarce & Rare Bird Sightings

Friday 31st December 2021

Friday 31st December 2021

Marsh Harrier at Lough Atedaun with one of the Peregrines James Organ

The 2CY male Marsh Harrier was back at Lough Atedaun this morning along with two Peregrine. (James Organ)
The pair of Long-tailed Ducks were still at New Quay. (Donnacha O Cathain)


Thursday 30th December 2021

Thursday 30th December 2021

Two Long-tailed Ducks at New Quay Donnacha O Cathain

Two Long-tailed Ducks were off New Quay today. (Donnacha O Cathain)
One drake Ring-necked Duck was still at Ballyallia Lake. (Chris Cullen)


Wednesday 29th December 2021

Two drake Ring-necked Ducks were at Ballyallia Lake this afternoon. (Finbarr MacGabhann)


Tuesday 28th December 2021

Tuesday 28th December 2021

Elusive Siberian Lesser Whitethroat in Kilbaha John N Murphy

The Siberian Lesser Whitethroat and a female Blackcap were in Kilbaha Harbour. (John N Murphy)
Two Grey bellied Brent Geese were at Liscannor. (Geoff Pearson)


Sunday 26th December 2021

One unseasonal Swallow was at Clahane this morning. (Geoff Pearson)


Thursday 23rd December 2021

There was one Cackling Goose (Branta.h.hutchinsii) and two Canada Geese (Branta.p.parvipes) within two different flocks of around 360 Barnacle Geese north of Killard, Doonbeg. (Tristan Cullen & Chris Cullen)
Also the Long-tailed Duck was still at the White Strand. (TC & CC)
One first-winter Mediterranean Gull wearing a yellow leg band was at Kilkee Beach. (TC & CC)
There were four Crossbills near Knockalough. (John N Murphy)


Wednesday 22nd December 2021

Wednesday 22nd December 2021

This colour ringed Oystercatchers was at Clonhinchy, Quilty John N Murphy

Two Crossbills were near Crag, Lisseycasey. (JNM)


Sunday 19th December 2021

Sunday 19th December 2021

Long-tailed Duck at White Strand Chris Cullen

The Long-tailed Duck was still at the White Strand, Doonbeg. (Chris Cullen)
There were two Buzzards at Crusheen and another at Applewood, Ballycar. (John N Murphy)


Thursday 17th December 2021

There were 14 Crossbills at Booltiagh. (John N Murphy & Tom Tarpey)


Wednesday 15th December 2021

One adult White-tailed Eagle was on Inis Cealtra this morning. (John N Murphy)


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