The Cattle Egret was seen again today along with two Little Egrets at the Groody Valley (Tom Tarpey).
Leave a commentThursday 28th January 2016
Two Whooper Swans were on the callows east of Athlacca. Whooper Swan numbers appear to be very low in Limerick this winter. No significant flocks have been reported yet from the traditional wintering areas.
Leave a commentSaturday 23rd January 2016
The Cattle Egret was still present at the Groody Valley accompanied by four Little Egrets. Seven Snipe and a Lapwing were also seen.
Leave a commentThursday 21st January 2016
Peregrine Falcon ©Geoff Hunt
A Peregrine Falcon was seen on the church steeple in Kilmallock today (Geoff Hunt).
Leave a commentWednesday 20th January 2016
Cattle Egret ©Tom Tarpey
The Cattle Egret was still present at the Groody Valley along with a Little Egret this afternoon.
Leave a commentTuesday 19th January 2016
Whooper Swans at Doohyle Lough ©Geoff Hunt
Six Whooper Swans, 120 Teal, a Wigeon, 450 Lapwing, 90 Curlew and 21 Snipe were seen at Doohyle Lough(Geoff Hunt).
Leave a commentSunday 17th January 2016
The Cattle Egret was seen at the Groody Valley, Castletroy again this morning. A Chiffchaff was also seen in the area. (Frank O’Duffy & Tom Tarpey)
Leave a commentSaturday 16th January 2016
Cattle Egret at the Groody River ©Tom Tarpey
A Cattle Egret was at the Groody Valley just north of the Dublin Road in Limerick City today (Tom Tarpey). This is the third record of the species for Limerick. A Little Egret and 200 Lapwing were also present.
A Blackcap was seen at Asbrook, Limerick City.
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