A Blackcap and Chiffchaff were in song at Barrigone, Askeaton.
Leave a commentWednesday 4th April 2012
A Black-necked Grebe, moulting into summer plumage, was found at Lough Gur this morning (Paul Troake). This is the second record of the species at Lough Gur and the fifth for the County. A male Scaup and 15 Sand Martins were also present.
The first Swallows of the year was seen at Rathbane and Dooradoyle today.
Friday 30th March 2012
Willow Warblers have arrived noticeably early this year ©Tom Tarpey
A Willow Warbler was in song at Gooig Bog.
Leave a commentThursday 29th March 2012
A Blackcap, Willow Warbler and Chiffchaff were all in song at Gortadroma, Ballyhahill today.
A dead Barn Owl (road casualty) was found on the N21 at Reens Pike, west of Rathkeale.
Up to eight Sand Martins were seen in Bruff.
Tuesday 27th March, 2012
One Sand Martin was at Ballysimon this morning.
Two Willow Warblers and a Chiffchaff were in song at Cratloe East, Athea. This is the first Willow Warbler record of the year in Limerick. Nine Golden Plover were also seen in the area.
Monday 26th March 2012
Three Sand Martins were seen on the River Mulkear at Castletroy. These are the first recorded in the County this year.
A Hen Harrier was seen near Cooperhill, Mungret.
Sunday 25th March 2012
One Swallow was at Carrigaholt, this was the first recorded in Clare this year.
At Loop Head there was one Glaucous Gull, five Iceland Gulls and 250 Manx Shearwaters.
One second-year Glaucous Gull was at Seafield, Quilty along with two Sand Martins and a Wheatear.
A Chiffchaff was at Lees Road, Ennis.
Sunday 25th March 2012
Three Chiffchaffs and three Dippers were seen on the river walk between Ballyorgan and Darragh today.
Leave a commentSaturday 24th March 2012
A Chiffchaff was at the Charleville Lagoons this evening along with 70 Tufted Duck, 68 Wigeon, 50 Teal, ten Shoveler, six Pochard, three Shelduck, 19 Mute Swans and a Whooper Swan.
A lone Crossbill was seen at Glenanair.
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