Clare Bird Sightings

Saturday 3rd January 2026

Saturday 3rd January 2026

Great White Egret at Doonbeg John N Murphy

At a well attended Clare Branch BWI outing to Seafield the Semi-palmated Sandpiper was still present this morning along with nine Chough and large numbers of waders. (John N Murphy, Stan Nugent, Geoff Pearson et al)

The drake American Wigeon was still in Ballyvaughan. (Charlie Lyons & Sean Whelan)

One Great White Egret was at Doonbeg. (JNM)

Two Grey Phalaropes were at the White Strand, Doonbeg. (JNM)

Seven Tree Sparrows were in horse fields south of Seafield. (JNM et al)

One Common Sandpiper was at Clarecastle Quay this morning. (JNM)

One Buzzard was in Kilbaha Harbour. (JNM)

The drake Goosander was at Shannon Banks, Parteen this morning (Patrick Bailey) and again in the late afternoon (Maura Turner).