A Curlew Sandpiper in winter in Ireland is a rare sight. This bird has been present since perhaps late November 2022, frequenting the flooded pools at Kilshannig at high tide, and the nearby beaches at mid- to low tide. No sign of any summer plumage yet, though that might be seen in a few more weeks, if it sticks around.
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Curlew Sandpiper (left) and Dunlin, Kilshannig, 25th February 2023 (Michael O'Clery).
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| Curlew Sandpiper (lower left) and Dunlin, Kilshannig, 25th February 2023 (Michael O'Clery). |
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| Curlew Sandpiper (centre) and Dunlin, Kilshannig, 25th February 2023 (Michael O'Clery). |
