Clare Bird Sightings

Thursday 16th February 2023

A flock of 587 Redshank and 40 Golden Plover were at the mudflats near Shannon Airport Lagoon.(John N. Murphy)
A Kingfisher was showing well at the Post Office Field, Ennis.(James Organ)


Wednesday 22nd February 2023

The sub-adult Iceland Gull was at Bishop’s Quay (TT).


Monday 20th February 2023

Two Common Sandpipers were at Foynes Harbour (John N Murphy).
A Buzzard was at Clashganniff (Clodagh Glasgow).
140 Whooper Swans were at Cooperhill (TT).
Barn Owls were seen at two locations near Ballingarry (Andrew Holmes).


Sunday 19th February 2023

A Great Spotted Woodpecker was drumming in Curraghchase (Fergus Flood).
The sub-adult Iceland Gull was at Harvey’s Quay (TT).


Wednesday 15th February 2023

Eight Twite were foraging along the sea wall between Foynes and Robertstown (TT).
Two Mediterranean Gulls, an adult and a 3cy, were at Poulaweela Creek (TT).


Wednesday 15th February 2023

Wednesday 15th February 2023

Jay at Ballybeg John N Murphy

There were seven Jays at Ballybeg.(JNM)
One female Blackcap was at Lisheen. (Chris Cullen)
Two Crossbills were at Carrowreagh West near Cranny. (JNM)
One male Blackcap was at Knockalough. (JNM)


Tuesday 14th February 2023

Two Scaup, 111 Tufted Duck, 202 Wigeon, 78 Teal, 25 Shoveler and 14 Gadwall were at Lough Gur (TT).


Tuesday 14th February 2023

One female Marsh Harrier was hunting the marshland to the west side of Toole’s Lough early this morning. (John N Murphy)
One immature male Merlin, a male Peregrine and 82 Shelduck were at Islandavanna. (JNM)
One Buzzard was west of Kiladysert. (JNM)
A flock of 98 Whooper Swans were at Ballygireen.(JNM)


Monday 13th February 2023

Monday 13th February 2023

Marsh Harrier at Toole’s Lough Jeff Copner

There were two Marsh Harriers at Toole’s Lough.(Jeff Copner)
Two Buzzards were at Quin with one at Bunratty. (James Organ)
One male Hen Harrier was at Shannon. (Julian Cremins)


Monday 13th February 2023

Two Iceland Gulls, a 2cy and a sub-adult, were at Harvey’s Quay (James Organ).


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