Author Archives: Tom Tarpey

Sunday 22nd July 2018

A Wigeon, six Gadwall, 12 Teal, a Pochard, four Tufted Duck and a Little Egret were at Coonagh

Saturday 21st July 2018

A dead Barn Owl was found on the Croom Bypass (Andrew Holmes)

Friday 6th July 2018

A White-tailed Eagle was seen between Loughill and Ballyhahill (Dane Lawlor).

Thursday 5th July 2018

Buzzards were seen at Glenwilliam Andrew Holmes) and Ballysimon (TT).

Saturday 30th June 2018

A Reed Warbler carrying food was seen at Coonagh today, confirming breeding at the site. At least two singing males were also present (TT).

Friday 29th June 2018

Buzzards were seen at Mungret and Templeglantine (Andrew Holmes).
A pair of Stock Doves were at Ballinruane (AH).

Wednesday 13th June 2018

A pair of Buzzards were at Ballysimon this evening (TT).

Thursday 7th June 2018

A 2nd summer Yellow-legged Gull was at Harvey’s Quay, Limerick City. (TT)
33 Sand Martin nests were counted in the quay walls between Charlotte’s Quay and Harvey’s Quay (TT).

Sunday 3rd June 2018

Two male Reed Warblers were in song at Coonagh this morning. Two pairs of Gadwall with chicks were on the upper lagoon along with another Gadwall pair and two pairs of Great Crested Grebes (TT).

Sunday 3rd June 2018

A probable Short-toed Lark was seen briefly at Loop Head this morning (Tony Mee). The bird was flushed near the headland and flew westwards out to sea.

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