Two Chiffchaffs were at Coonagh today. An adult female Scaup was also present.
Four Scaup were at Lough Gur.
A female Blackcap was in a garden at Raheen.
Monday 30th December 2013
Saturday 28th December 2013
Chiffchaff showing characteristics of tristis race at Coonagh ©James Hayes
At least two Chiffchaffs, including one showing some characteristics of the Siberian race ‘tristis’ were at Coonagh today. A Buzzard was also seen passing through the site heading westwards.
A Buzzard was seen at Curraghchase.
Friday 27th December 2013
A Short-eared Owl was seen near Courtmatrix, Rathkeale.
A Chiffchaff was seen again today at Healy’s Fields, Corbally on the annual Limerick Branch Christmas Outing. An exceptionally large flock of 43 Shoveler was also present.
A first winter Mediterranean Gull was at Arthur’s Quay, Limerick City.
Blackcaps were reported from gardens in Monaleen, Raheen and Ballingarry.
Wednesday 25th December 2013
A Blackcap was reported from a garden near Ballingarry, the second report of the species so far this winter.
Leave a commentSunday 22nd December 2013
First winter Mediterranean Gull ©Tom Tarpey
A Chiffchaff and a 1st winter Mediterranean Gull were at Healy’s Field, Corbally.
An adult Ring-billed Gull was O’Callaghan’s Strand. This is presumed to be the returning bird from previous winters
Monday 16th December 2013
Single Barn Owls were seen at Killoughteen, Newcatle West and at Kilbeheney.
A Blackcap was seen in a garden in Raheen, the first report of the species in Limerick this winter.
A Buzzard was seen at the M7/M20 Rossbrien junction.
Thursday 12th December 2013
A Merlin, 30 Gadwall, three Scaup, a Long-tailed Duck, a Goldeneye, three Greenshank and two Dunlin were at Coonagh today.
Leave a commentFriday 6th December 2013
Crossbill at Knockathea ©Tom Tarpey
15 Crossbills were seen at the Limerick/Kerry border near Knockathea.
A adult male Hen Harrier was seen in the west Limerick uplands.
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