Author Archives: Tom Tarpey

Sunday 8th July 2012

A Red Grouse was seen at Dromada, Athea today during the Limerick Branch Outing.
A Peregrine Falcon carrying what appeared to be a Green Sandpiper was seen at Bunlicky.

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Thursday 28th June 2012

Thursday 28th June 2012

First Summer Mediterranean Gull at Kilteery Pier ©Tom Tarpey

A Turtle Dove was seen just east of Glin this evening.
A first summer Mediterranean Gull was at Kilteery Pier.

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Monday 25th June 2012

A Herring Gull with pale yellow legs was at Tarbert Bay.

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Sunday 24th June 2012

A Barn Owl was seen at Raheen this evening.

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Tuesday 19th June 2012

A Buzzard was seen flying over the M20 at Attyflin, Patrickswell.

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Sunday 17th June 2012

A Short-eared Owl was seen at Griston Bog, Ballylanders.

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Wednesday 13th June 2012

Wednesday 13th June 2012

Hummingbird Hawkmoth at Raheen ©James Hayes

A Hummingbird Hawkmoth was seen in a garden at Raheen today. One was also seen at the same location on June 9th.

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Monday 11th June 2012

Monday 11th June 2012

Little Grebe at Ballylanders ©Mike Sheehy

A Buzzard and a Peregrine Falcon were at Rathkeale.

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Tuesday 22nd May 2012

A female Wheatear was at Ballingarry.
A Buzzard was seen near the M20 to the south of Limerick City.

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Sunday 20th May 2012

A pair of Buzzards was seen to the south of Limerick City.
Nine Cuckoos were recorded in west Limerick; five at Bauraneag, two at Knockdown and two at Knockathea. A pair of Ravens was also at Knockathea.
A great variety of birds was heard or seen at the Dawn Chorus outing to Glenstal including Spotted Flycatcher, Cuckoo, Blackcap, Jay and Siskin. A number of Bats, Red Deer and a Pine Martin were also seen.

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