AT SEA (Western Approaches off Co Waterford):  Snow Bunting, Merlin, Meadow Pipit, 40 Great Skuas, 3 Sooty Shearwaters & 6 Puffins (Stephen McAvoy per www.irishbirding.com).

CLONEA STRAND:  20+ Choughs, 10+ Brent Geese & 3+ White Wagtails at Ballinclamper (SMH).