TRAMORE BACKSTRAND: 277 Brent Geese around channel north of the sandhills, including 5 young in a flock of 206 (2.4%) (DMcG).

BROWNSTOWN HEAD: 1 Spotted Flycatcher, 1 Wheatear, 6 Chiffchaffs, 4-5 Goldcrests & 3 Bullfinches in a brief (half-hour) check this morning (CF).