Siberian Chiffchaff, Bolus Head/Finian's Bay, 9th October 2015 (M.O'Clery).
The striking paleness of this birds' plumage was visible from quite some distance. The 'milky tea' upperparts showing a complete lack of olive tones on the head and mantle, as well as whitish underparts, green-fringed wing feathers, and blackish legs and feet all make for a subtly beautiful bird. The first Siberian Chiffchaff of the autumn for Kerry, but perhaps we will see many more again at Ross Castle in early winter (see this post HERE)
Siberian Chiffchaff, Bolus Head/Finian's Bay, 9th October 2015 (M.O'Clery).
White-tailed Eagles, south Kerry, 9th October 2015 (M.O'Clery).
These two adult birds have been paired for quite some time, and were watched hunting fish on the rising tide
White-tailed Eagle, south Kerry, 9th October 2015 (M.O'Clery).
