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Wednesday, 18 March 2026

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).