Red Knot

Just a few shots of a Red Knot in winter plumage from Clonea Strand, Waterford a few weeks ago.

Red Knot, Clonea Strand © John N Murphy

Bluethroat

Had a great days birding in Waterford yesterday 17th December 2011. Got the Bluethroat again as you can see from the attached photos. Also managed to clock up for the day; Buff-bellied Pipit, 5 Black Redstarts, two Velvets Scoters, a Spoonbill, the Black Brant Goose, one Black-necked Grebe, a Slavonian Grebe, Hen Harrier and two Short-eared Owls. Excellent day, excellent birds and a beautiful part of Ireland for a days bird watching.

Chough

I was back at Ballinclamper beach, Clonea in Waterford last week to try and get a better shot of the Bluethroat and Buff-bellied Pipit. Unfortunately I did not relocate either on the day but did manage to snap of a few shots of the resident flock of Choughs.

Bluethroat

I was in Waterford today and got to Ballinclamper Beach at Clonea just outside Dungarvan to see the Bluethroat that has been on the beach for a few days now.  Managed to find him fairly quickly and also came across a Buff-bellied Pipit.  See the photos below of the Bluethroat.