Spoonbill, Iceland Gull and Black Redstart

 The Spoonbill at the Fertha Estuary, just north of Caherciveen, is now present for its fourth winter. Unfortunately, the other regular Spoonbill at Cromane has not reappeared for the first time in 16 consecutive winters.

Adult Spoonbill, Fertha Estuary, 26th February 2023 (Michael O'Clery).

Adult Iceland Gull, Knightstown, 26th February 2023 (Michael O'Clery).

Male Black Redstart, Knightstown, 26th February 2023 (Michael O'Clery).

Male Black Redstart, Knightstown, 26th February 2023 (Michael O'Clery).

Male Black Redstart, Knightstown, 26th February 2023 (Michael O'Clery).

Siberian Chiffchaff near Tralee

 

Siberian Chiffchaff, The Kerries, Tralee, 25th February 2023 (David O'Connor).

Siberian Chiffchaff, The Kerries, Tralee, 25th February 2023 (David O'Connor).

Siberian Chiffchaff, The Kerries, Tralee, 25th February 2023 (David O'Connor).

Curlew Sandpiper at Kilshannig

 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.

Curlew Sandpiper (left) and Dunlin, Kilshannig, 25th February 2023 (Michael O'Clery).

Curlew Sandpiper (lower left) and Dunlin, Kilshannig, 25th February 2023 (Michael O'Clery).

Curlew Sandpiper (centre) and Dunlin, Kilshannig, 25th February 2023 (Michael O'Clery).

Kumlien's Gull at the Wetland Centre

 

Adult Kumlien's Gull, Tralee Bay Wetland Centre, 14th December 2022 (David O'Connor).

Adult Kumlien's Gull, Tralee Bay Wetland Centre, 14th December 2022 (David O'Connor).

Snow Bunting at Kilshannig

 

Snow Bunting, Kilshannig 27th October 2022 (Michael O'Clery).

 

 

Snow Bunting, Kilshannig 27th October 2022 (Michael O'Clery).

Snow Bunting, Kilshannig 27th October 2022 (Michael O'Clery).

Bonaparte's Gull still at Rough Point

 

Bonaparte's Gull, Rough Point, 16th October 2022 (Michael O'Clery).

Bonaparte's Gull, Rough Point, 16th October 2022 (Michael O'Clery).

Bonaparte's Gull, Rough Point, 16th October 2022 (Michael O'Clery).

Bonaparte's Gull, Rough Point, 16th October 2022 (Michael O'Clery).

Garden Warbler at Brandon Creek

 

Garden Warbler, Brandon Creek, 12th October 2022 (Kilian Kelly).

More of the Bonaparte's Gull

 

Bonaparte's Gull, Rough Point, 9th October 2022 (Michael O'Clery).

Bonaparte's Gull, Rough Point, 9th October 2022 (Michael O'Clery).

Bonaparte's Gull, Rough Point, 9th October 2022 (Michael O'Clery).

Black Tern, Rough Point, 9th October 2022 (Michael O'Clery).

Bonaparte's Gull at Rough Point

 

Adult Bonaparte's Gull, Rough Point, 8th October 2022 (Michael O'Clery).

Adult Bonaparte's Gull, Rough Point, 8th October 2022 (Michael O'Clery).

Adult Bonaparte's Gull, Rough Point, 8th October 2022 (Michael O'Clery).

Adult Bonaparte's Gull, Rough Point, 8th October 2022 (Michael O'Clery).

Still present from yesterday, Black Tern, Rough Point, 8th October 2022 (Michael O'Clery).

Black Tern, Rough Point

 

Juvenile Black Tern, Rough Point, 7th October 2022 (Michael O'Clery).

Black Tern, Rough Point, 7th October 2022 (Michael O'Clery).

Black Tern, Rough Point, 7th October 2022 (Michael O'Clery)

Black Tern, Rough Point, 7th October 2022 (Michael O'Clery)