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Saturday, January 19, 2013

WATERFORD BIRD-RACE:  2 teams recorded day-totals of 91 & 92 species seen or heard by 3+ observers (overall total 103 species) (92 species PV, DW, PMW, 91 species FO'C, DO'S, JAP, BS).

KNOCKMEALDOWN MOUNTAINS:  Red Grouse & Woodcock (JAP et al).

DUNGARVAN: SPOONBILL on the Cunnigar, 10+ Great Northern Divers (PV, DW, PMW), Jack Snipe at the Cunnigar (FO'C), 2 Brambling at Abbeyside (FO'C, DO'S, JAP, BS).

CLONEA STRAND:  Whimbrel at Balinclamper (PV, DW, PMW).

HELVICK HEAD:  6 Great Northern Divers (").

Nr WHITING BAY:  Adult Mediterranean Gull & 2 Tree Sparrows (").

BALLYVOYLE:  2 Red-throated Divers  (").

STRADBALLY COVE:  Dipper (PV, DW, PMW, FO'C, DO'S, JAP, BS).

BUNMAHON/SEAFIELD:  Kingfisher (PV, DW, PMW).

BOATSTRAND:  1st-winter Glaucous Gull at pier (").

TRAMORE BACKSTRAND:  2 Long-tailed Ducks (").

Nr WATERFORD CITY:  Male Brambling at IDA estate, Cork Road (JF).


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