Monthly Archives: February 2023

Sunday 19th February 2023

Two White-tailed Eagles were at Lough Muckanagh. These birds were released at the Shannon Estuary in 2021.(Ray Glynn)
Fifty White-fronted Geese were at Lough Muckanagh.(RG)
An adult White-tailed Eagle flew inland at Whitegate and was being mobbed by a Buzzard and crows.(James Organ)

Saturday 18th February 2023

The Great White Egret was back at Clonlea Lough.(John Dixi Collins)

Friday 17th February 2023

A drake Eider was at Kilmacreedy.(Jeff Copner)

Thursday 16th February 2023

A flock of 587 Redshank and 40 Golden Plover were at the mudflats near Shannon Airport Lagoon.(John N. Murphy)
A Kingfisher was showing well at the Post Office Field, Ennis.(James Organ)

Wednesday 22nd February 2023

The sub-adult Iceland Gull was at Bishop’s Quay (TT).

Monday 20th February 2023

Two Common Sandpipers were at Foynes Harbour (John N Murphy).
A Buzzard was at Clashganniff (Clodagh Glasgow).
140 Whooper Swans were at Cooperhill (TT).
Barn Owls were seen at two locations near Ballingarry (Andrew Holmes).

Sunday 19th February 2023

A Great Spotted Woodpecker was drumming in Curraghchase (Fergus Flood).
The sub-adult Iceland Gull was at Harvey’s Quay (TT).

Wednesday 15th February 2023

Eight Twite were foraging along the sea wall between Foynes and Robertstown (TT).
Two Mediterranean Gulls, an adult and a 3cy, were at Poulaweela Creek (TT).

Wednesday 15th February 2023

Wednesday 15th February 2023

Jay at Ballybeg John N Murphy

There were seven Jays at Ballybeg.(JNM)
One female Blackcap was at Lisheen. (Chris Cullen)
Two Crossbills were at Carrowreagh West near Cranny. (JNM)
One male Blackcap was at Knockalough. (JNM)

Tuesday 14th February 2023

Two Scaup, 111 Tufted Duck, 202 Wigeon, 78 Teal, 25 Shoveler and 14 Gadwall were at Lough Gur (TT).

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