Clare Bird Sightings

Friday 17th October 2025

Friday 17th October 2025

Immature Merlin at Ross Ringing Station John N Murphy

One Bohemian Waxwing was seen and heard as it flew east high over the Bog Road, Kilbaha. The juvenile White-rumped Sandpiper was still at Cloghaun Lough. A male Blackcap was at Seni Costelloe’s garden. One Merlin was hunting the lighthouse area and a female Wheatear was also around the walls of the lighthouse. One Merlin was also hunting at Ross Ringing Station. (John N Murphy)

Two Chiffchaff were at Loop Head and a flock of 200 Golden Plover. (Chris Cullen)

There was a flock of 180 Golden Plover and a juvenile Merlin at Goleen. (JNM)

A female Hen Harrier was at Lahinch Marsh.(Jeff Copner)