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Wednesday 15 October 2014

Ring Ouzels and Yellow-browed Warblers

 Highlights from today at the Bolus Head/Finian's Bay area of the Iveragh Peninsula.

Totals were: 3 Ring Ouzels, 3 Yellow-browed Warblers, 1 Garden Warbler, 5 Blackcaps, Spotted Flycatcher, Jack Snipe, Merlin, Hen Harrier and 5 Redwing.

Ring Ouzel, Bolus Head, 15th October 2014 (M.O'Clery).

Ring Ouzel, Bolus Head, 15th October 2014 (M.O'Clery).

Yellow-browed Warbler, Bolus Head, 15th October 2014 (M.O'Clery).

Yellow-browed Warbler, Finian's Bay area, 15th October 2014 (M.O'Clery).

Chiffchaff, Bolus Head, 15th October 2014 (M.O'Clery).

Juvenile Spotted Flycatcher, Bolus Head, 15th October 2014 (M.O'Clery).

Juvenile Spotted Flycatcher, Bolus Head, 15th October 2014 (M.O'Clery).

This bird still retains extensive juvenile markings which give rise to its' name.

Male Blackcap, Finian's Bay, 15th October 2014 (M.O'Clery).

Female Blackcap, Bolus Head, 15th October 2014 (M.O'Clery).