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Dermot Breen
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I've heard John Cromie mention that there's an isolated population west of Dungloe. The only area's I've seen them in Donegal is around Inch Island and Levels and near Blanket Nook (Tree Sparrow in same area and in the same boat as Yellowhammer, apart from Tory of course). A very scarce bird here now unfortunately. Away from those area's arable farming seems very uncommon here which is probably the reason why they are in such bother. Thankfully still common back in my own native Offaly but for how long I wonder.
Dermot
Dermot
rdspalm
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Saturday, Large flock of Brent still at Maghergallon, 60+ birds.
Wheatear all over the place in good numbers. Skylark, meadowpipit.
Bunbeg today, 3 - 4 Chough, Willow Warbler, Bullfinch pair, Goldfinch, Wren, Chaffinch, Robin, Blackbird. Terns over the sea, not sure whether Arctic or Sandwich, too far out.
No sign of Cuckoo yet.
Wheatear all over the place in good numbers. Skylark, meadowpipit.
Bunbeg today, 3 - 4 Chough, Willow Warbler, Bullfinch pair, Goldfinch, Wren, Chaffinch, Robin, Blackbird. Terns over the sea, not sure whether Arctic or Sandwich, too far out.
No sign of Cuckoo yet.
rdspalm
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Maghergallon Saturday 3rd May. Flock of Whimbrel, counted 40+ on the golf course feeding.
Lots of Wheatear and a few Swallow.
Small numbers of Sandwich Terns close to the shore.
2 Chough on the headland behind the golf course and probable sightings of several more in the distance over the sand dunes.
Tory next Saturday so hoping for good weather
Richard
Lots of Wheatear and a few Swallow.
Small numbers of Sandwich Terns close to the shore.
2 Chough on the headland behind the golf course and probable sightings of several more in the distance over the sand dunes.
Tory next Saturday so hoping for good weather
Richard
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Patrick_L
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Richard
H and I have a week in Donegal in early June and we particularly want to visit Tory Island. Can you please let me know any information you have on getting over to the island and getting around once there.
Best of luck with your visit tomorrow,
Very many thanks.
rdspalm
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Hi Patrick,
You get the ferry from Bunbeg harbour 9.30am. It's worth checking with the ferry company when the Magheroarty trip starts. www.toryislandferry.com.
Getting around on Tory is easily done on foot. Turn left at village and walk down road towards Lake for terns and various wildfowl. Good chance of Corncrake around the village back gardens and in grass area to rear of village. Don't forget the shoreline behind the harbour wall. This is a good spot for waders and possibly Chough feeding about the seaweed.
The cliffs at the other side of the island are good for Puffins, Guillemots, Razorbills. All easily accessible on foot. Climb up the hill for good views of the whole island. Choughs can usually be seen in this area too.
Richard
You get the ferry from Bunbeg harbour 9.30am. It's worth checking with the ferry company when the Magheroarty trip starts. www.toryislandferry.com.
Getting around on Tory is easily done on foot. Turn left at village and walk down road towards Lake for terns and various wildfowl. Good chance of Corncrake around the village back gardens and in grass area to rear of village. Don't forget the shoreline behind the harbour wall. This is a good spot for waders and possibly Chough feeding about the seaweed.
The cliffs at the other side of the island are good for Puffins, Guillemots, Razorbills. All easily accessible on foot. Climb up the hill for good views of the whole island. Choughs can usually be seen in this area too.
Richard
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rdspalm
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Tory Island
Spent Saturday on Tory and a good day's birding it was too.
Saw 3 - 4 Corncrake and heard others calling. Common Tern and Little Tern, Chough, Razorbill, Puffin, Manx Shearwater, Gannet. Had 55 species for the day. Will post the full list soon.
Poor day for bird photography, no willing birds prepared to pose for my camera! This is what makes bird photography so good, the thrill of the chase.
Spent Saturday on Tory and a good day's birding it was too.
Saw 3 - 4 Corncrake and heard others calling. Common Tern and Little Tern, Chough, Razorbill, Puffin, Manx Shearwater, Gannet. Had 55 species for the day. Will post the full list soon.
Poor day for bird photography, no willing birds prepared to pose for my camera! This is what makes bird photography so good, the thrill of the chase.
