It is important to feed the birds during this weather and this male Blackcap has been taking advantage of the apples that I have left out for the thrushes John N Murphy

One male Blackcap was at Applewood, Ballycar.(John N. Murphy)
Two male Blackcap were feeding on apples at Oak Park, Ennis.(Nuala and Tom Lynch)
A ring-tailed Hen Harrier was at Addroon Bridge.(Cliff Baxter)
A Buzzard was at Dromore Woods.(CB)
Lots of reports of Redwing feeding on apples and fruit in gardens over the past few days.