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    Ireland in August

    There will also be the possibility of getting on a Pelagic............best wishes, Ed
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    Kerry Hooded Merganser 1996

    With 200 views I take it that there are no photos of this bird in existence,it was placed in Cat D by IRBC due to the presence of a green ring on leg,many thanks to all,best wishes,Ed
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    Kerry Hooded Merganser 1996

    Hi all, just wondering if anyone on here may have twitched the Killarney Hooded Merganser 1996-1997,if so do u have a photo or know of someone who has,if so please get in touch.Ed
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    2013 Pelagics out of Penzance

    I will be very interested to hear how the Pelagic goes on 27th.........I am running 2 trips this year,both from Dingle (07th & 27th Aug) and out beyond the Blasket Islands...... best of luck............Ed
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    Lanzarote

    Had a great trip with the family,didnt get as much birding as I wud have liked but still managed Barbary Partridge near Orzola,Trumpeter & Courser near Teguise. I failed on Houbara but scored with great views of several others incl Pallid Swift, Lesser short toed Larks,Corys,Hoopoe,Cattle...
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    Bonapartes Gull in Kerry

    An Ad summer Bonapartes Gull found on Mon 13th by Mick o Clery @ Kilshannig Castlegregory........great bird, some excellent photos are on both the Kerry blog & Irish Birding.I saw it yesterday but was unable to find it 2day in the area but it may be sheltering in some corner from the gale force...
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    Lanzarote

    Many many thanks
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    Lanzarote

    I recently saw a photo of a Red billed Tropicbird on Surfbirds with the attached comments "a couple nesting on the N side of the island" (Lanzarotte) does anyone have a location Not the nesting site where I could potentially see this species next month......? Ed
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    E Yorks Snow Geese

    Still looking for any info on this record surely someone in the county must be able to assist.......................? The flock in Kerry was recently been rejected by the IRBC and was just curious to see if the relevant committee in E Yorks did likewise,many thanks in advance,Ed
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    Lanzarote

    Many thanks
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    Lanzarote

    Off on a family trip in June at Costa Teguise near the airport this year,need details for a boat trip/pelagic,any help......? Yes I know it may not be the best time of year,also some gen on Houbara,Courser & Trumpeter would be most welcome too.....Ed
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    Gyrfalcon

    A white phase Gyr was seen late this pm by David O Connor near Tralee/Blennerville.It is the 16th county record and will hopefully be refound in the morning by local birders.
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    Birding In Kerry

    The Kingdom strikes again...........Buff bellied Pipit @ Smerwick.
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    E Yorks Snow Geese

    Can anyone on this forum advise if the 22 Snowgeese in Aug 2003 which were first seen in E Yorks and subsequently in Co.s Kerry and Clare in Ireland were accepted or placed in Cat D..........thanks, Ed
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    Birding In Kerry

    My contact number for anyone who is visiting the county or wants to pass on news..........******** (please PM)......best wishes Ed
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    Alpine Swift in County Kerry.

    If possible a brief trip report with counts of common stuff and scarce sightings for Kerry would be most welcome...............Ed
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    Alpine Swift in County Kerry.

    Alpine Swift is no longer a description species in Ireland but if he wishes he may send it to me via [email protected] Many thanks for feedback Previous County records; 1973 Great Blasket 04 July,1983 Great Skellig 17 July,2003 Brandon Pt 03-10 June,2008 Brandon Pt 28 June...
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    Alpine Swift in County Kerry.

    Great bird for Kerry,only 5th record........! Any further details wud b most welcome,exact location (around carpark?) and if photos are available,Ed
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