Clare Bird Sightings

Saturday 17th February 2024

Saturday 17th February 2024

Brambling at Ballycar John N Murphy

The two Brambling were still at Applewood, Ballycar this morning. (John N Murphy)
A male Merlin flew past Club Bridge, Ennis this morning.(Cliff Baxter)
A Great Spotted Woodpecker was drumming at Clarisford Park, Killaloe.(Joy Coote)


Friday 16th February 2024

Friday 16th February 2024

This male Brambling was caught and ringed at Ballycar John N Murphy

One male Snow Bunting was at Loop Head.(James Hayes)
Four Ring-necked Duck, (two male and two female) were at Kilkee Reservoir. (JH)
There were 80 Purple Sandpiper and six Chough at Seafield, Quilty. (JH)
The drake Green-winged Teal is still present at Bell Harbour. (Paidí Cullinan, Geoff Pearson)
Two Brambling were still at Applewood, Ballycar.(John N Murphy)
The Greater Scaup is still present at Ballyallia Lake. (Finbarr McGowan)


Friday 16th February 2024

The two drake Ring-necked Ducks were at Lough Gur (Irishbirding(Andre Robinson)).
A 2cy Yellow-legged Gull was at Healy’s Field. A female Goldeneye was also present (TT).
17 Shoveler and 98 Oystercatchers were at King’s Island marsh (TT).
A Buzzard was at Crecora (Derek Casey)


Thursday 15th February 2024

A Blackcap was at Crecora (Derek Casey).


Thursday 15th February 2024

Two Brambling were at Applewood, Ballycar.(John N. Murphy)
A Short-eared Owl was at Shannon Airport Lagoon. (Phil Brennan)
One Green-Winged Teal was at Bell Harbour. (Jeff Copner & James Hayes).
Eight Mediterranean Gull were at Corronroo.
(JC)


Wednesday 14th February 2024

A Common Sandpiper was at Inismurry Quay. (Paidí Cullinan)
Another Common Sandpiper was at Clarecastle Quay. (John N Murphy)


Tuesday 13th February 2024

A Great Spotted Woodpecker was seen in a garden in Parteen (Tiernan Downes).


Tuesday 13th February 2024

Two Hawfinches were at the carpark at Curraghchase. A Great Spotted Woodpecker was also heard drumming in the area (Luke Costello).


Monday 12th February 2024

A female Hen Harrier was at Goleen today. (John N Murphy).
Three Puffin and one Manx Shearwater flew past Ross. (JNM)
A Great Spotted Woodpecker was at Knockjames, Tulla.(Nick Clayson)


Sunday 11th February 2024

Two drake Ring-necked Ducks were at Lough Gur along with 107 Tufted Duck, 271 Wigeon, 48 Shoveler and 22 Teal (TT).