One Semi-palmated Sandpiper was observed feeding within a flock of Dunlin and Redshank on the rising tide this evening at Islandavanna,(John N Murphy) along with one Kingfisher.
A one hour sea watch (12.00-13.00) off Castle Point, Kilkee today produced one Grey Phalarope, one Storm Petrel, six Red-throated Divers, 400 Kittiwake, 196 Guillemot, 200 Fulmar, 32 Golden Plover and one Merlin.(JNM)
One immature male Hen Harrier was hunting fields around the White Strand, Doonbeg, while four Red-throated Divers flew south west past the beach. (JNM)
One Kingfisher was at Lahinch. (Jeff Copner)