Category Archives: Scarce & Rare Bird Sightings

The White-billed Diver, seven summer plumaged Great Northern Diver, six Red-throated Diver and 40 Common Scoter were at Lahinch Bay.(John N Murphy & Jeff Copner)

During the Clare Branch BWI Dawn Chorus outing to the Burren three Common Sandpiper, a Cuckoo, a Wheatear and a Whitethroat were seen at Knockaunroe/Lough Gealáin. Whitethroat, Cuckoo, Willow Warbler and Blackcap were singing at Finn’s Cross. (Nuala & Tom Lynch, Sean & Peter Whelan, Charlie Lyons.)

One Great Spotted Woodpecker was at Muchanagh between Rossroe and Fenloe Lakes. (JNM)

A 3CY Yellow-legged Herring Gull was at Killimer.(John N Murphy)

There were five Great Northern Diver, four Red throated Diver, 40 Common Scoter and three Black Guillemot at Lahinch Bay.(Geoff Pearson)

A White Wagtail, one Great Northern Diver and eight Whimbrel were at Clahane.(GP)

The pair of Garganey were still at Lough Gash.(John N Murphy)

The Little Gull is still at Shannon Airport Lagoon.(JNM)

A Common Tern was at Inismurray Quay.(Chris Cullen)