Juvenile American Golden Plover, Carrahane, 12th November 2016 (Hubert Servignat).
Looks like the same bird as was present at this site in October.
Buzzard, Carrahane, 12th November 2016 (Hubert Servignat).
One of two present. Buzzards are becoming a regular feature in the Ardfert area now, with perhaps three pairs nesting this summer within a few kilometres of the town. The local crows certainly react unfavourably to their presence whereas, in areas where Buzzards are now common again such as Wicklow, they are largely ignored by the corvids.
Buzzard, Carrahane, 12th November 2016 (Hubert Servignat).
A study of the diet of Buzzards in Co. Donegal a few years ago showed that Magpies were one of the most frequent prey items. These two may not have figured that out yet...
Buzzard, Carrahane, 12th November 2016 (Hubert Servignat).
