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Saturday, 20 September 2025

2 Wilson's Phalaropes at Black Rock

 The two Wilson's Phalaropes were found in a small flooded, reed-fringed field about 2km inland from Ballyheigue, and shared the muddy pools with 2 Glossy Ibis, about 10 Ruff and 4 Curlew Sandpipers.

Wilson's Phalarope and Ruff, near Ballyheigue, 16th September 2025 (David O'Connor).

Wilson's Phalarope and Ruff, near Ballyheigue, 16th September 2025 (David O'Connor).