October 11, 2006
Omni Present Owen And Golden Graham go twitching
2.a.m. Saturday morning. Myself and Graham Gordon set off from cork for the Mullet peninsula, Co. Mayo. We arrived on site at about 8.a.m.
After about an hours searching or so the Red eyed Vireo finally made an appearance and showed well for about half an hour.
We then moved on to see the female Snowy owl on Termon hill. This bird also gave good views for about half an hour, including good flight views.
We then refound the lesser yellowlegs at Cross Lake.
On sunday we set off for home, and just after reaching limerick we received news that Irelands first Canada warbler had been found at kilbaha, Co.Clare.
We turned round rather hastily and arrived just in time to get the last view of the evening. Incredible bird!
We stayed over for another day, and got even better views of the Canada the next day, and also saw the red eyed vireo at kilbaha. My second in as many days.
A common rosefinch was dug out by denis, providing yet another tick for me, and an RB fly was a welcome year tick.
I set off for home leaving Graham to stay on another day.
Yesterday i tried for the Blackpoll on dursey, (with a stopoff to try for a "reported" Great white egret at ballylickey) but dipped.
Hopefully it will stay around for another attempt.
Sin é
Pariah
Worth while links
Irish County yearlists page 2006