Clare Bird Sightings

Friday 24th April 2026

Friday 24th April 2026

Drake Blue-winged Teal at Ballycar John N Murphy

The pair of Blue-winged Teals are back at Ballycar Lough this morning, along with eight Common Teal and four Water Rail. (John N Murphy)

A pair of Goossnders were below the Falls at Ennistymon this morning. (Geoff Pearson)

Two Swift were flying over Applewood, Ballycar.(Tom Tarpey & JNM)

A 3CY White-tailed Eagle was over Applewood, Ballycar Lough.(JNM)

A White-tailed Eagle was flying over the R462 near Maghera.(Cliff Baxter)

Three White Wagtail, 20 Whimbrel and one Great Northern Diver were at Clahane.(GP)

Five Great Northern Diver, three Red-throated Diver and four Sandwich Tern were at Lahinch.(GP)

A pair of Jay were at Boolnagleragh Wind Farm with a number of Grasshopper Warbler, Whitethroat, Cuckoo and Sedge Warbler singing in the area also.(Catherine D’Arcy)