Weird Gull still at Kilcummin

 

Presumed Glaucous x Herring Gull hybrid, Kilcummin, 23rd March 2026 (Michael O'Clery).

Presumed Glaucous x Herring Gull hybrid, Kilcummin, 23rd March 2026 (Michael O'Clery).

Black Scoter still at Rossbeigh

 Despite a massive drop in scoter numbers at Rossbeigh - from 1000+ in December to about 60 now - one of the few remaining scoter is the male Black Scoter. This bird has been present since 8th February 2026.

Male Black Scoter, Rossbeigh, 19th March 2026 (Michael O'Clery).

Male Black Scoter with Common Scoter (left), Rossbeigh, 19th March 2026 (Michael O'Clery).

 

Long-tailed Duck and Littoralis Rock Pipits

 

Juvenile female Long-tailed Duck, Rough Point, 17th March 2026 (Michael O'Clery).

Juvenile female Long-tailed Duck, Rough Point, 17th March 2026 (Michael O'Clery).

Littoralis-type Rock Pipit, Rough Point, 17th March 2026 (Michael O'Clery).

At least three individuals of this slightly distinctive race of Rock Pipit were along the seaweed line at Rough Point. As reliable a spot as any in Ireland to see them, in March and April, but have a look on the blog HERE for a more detailed take on these birds.

Littoralis-type Rock Pipit, Rough Point, 17th March 2026 (Michael O'Clery).

Littoralis-type Rock Pipit, Rough Point, 17th March 2026 (Michael O'Clery).

Littoralis-type Rock Pipit, Rough Point, 17th March 2026 (Michael O'Clery).

Littoralis-type Rock Pipit, Rough Point, 17th March 2026 (Michael O'Clery).

Bonaparte's, Kumlien's and Weird Gull in Kerry

 

Adult Bonaparte's Gull, Blennerville, 11th February 2026 (David O'Connor).

Adult Kumlien's Gull, Blennerville, 5th March 2026 (David O'Connor).

First-winter hybrid Glaucous x Herring Gull, Kilcummin, Brandon Bay, 13th March 2026 (Michael O'Clery).

First-winter hybrid Glaucous x Herring Gull, Kilcummin, Brandon Bay, 13th March 2026 (Michael O'Clery).

First-winter hybrid Glaucous x Herring Gull, Kilcummin, Brandon Bay, 13th March 2026 (Michael O'Clery).

First-winter hybrid Glaucous x Herring Gull, Kilcummin, Brandon Bay, 13th March 2026 (Michael O'Clery).

Cattle Egret near Blennerville

 Cattle Egret, Ballyvelly, Tralee, 5th February 2026 (Michael O'Clery).

 Cattle Egret, Ballyvelly, Tralee, 5th February 2026 (Michael O'Clery).

Redhead at Lough Yganavan - second Irish record

This female Redhead was found by Brian Power on 24th January, but may have been present since the previous November. It was keeping company with up to 7 Ring-necked Duck at times, and notably, no Tufted Ducks. The first Kerry record, and only the second Irish recorrd, after one on Cape Clear in July 2003. 

Female Redhead, Lough Yganavan, 26th January 2026 (David O'Connor).

Female Redhead, Lough Yganavan, 26th January 2026 (David O'Connor). This image shows the distinctive white flecking on the back of the crown, a feature apparently unique among female diving duck, and helping separate it from the very similar female Pochard.

Female Redhead, Lough Yganavan, 26th January 2026 (David O'Connor).

Male and female Ring-necked Duck, Lough Yganavan, 26th January 2026 (David O'Connor). Up to seven Ring-neckeds were present in recent days, and a Lesser Scaup put in an appearance on 31st January.

Glossy Ibis near Tralee

 

Glossy Ibis, Lohercanon, Blennerville, Tralee, 31st January 2026 (David O'Connor).

Glossy Ibis, Lohercanon, Blennerville, Tralee, 1st February 2026 (Michael O'Clery).

Glossy Ibis, Lohercanon, Blennerville, Tralee, 1st February 2026 (Michael O'Clery).

Long-staying Ring-billed Gull, Tralee

Adult  

Adult Ring-billed Gull, Tralee Bay Wetlands Centre, 31st January 2026 (David O'Connor).

The Red-necked Grebe at Ballinskelligs Bay

 

Red-necked Grebe, Ballinskelligs Bay, 31st December 2025 (Pat McDaid).

Continuing its stay just off Horse Island on the SW side of Ballinskelligs Bay.

Goosander and Iceland Gull

 

Male Goosander, Trabeg, 21st December 2025 (Michael O'Clery).

First-winter Iceland Gull, Dingle, 21st December 2025 (Michael O'Clery).

First-winter Iceland Gull, Dingle, 21st December 2025 (Michael O'Clery).

First-winter Iceland Gull, Dingle, 21st December 2025 (Michael O'Clery).