Cape Clear Bird Obs

News and updates on activities and sightings from Birdwatch Ireland's Cape Clear Bird Observatory

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We would like to express our deepest condolences to his friends and family at this very sad and difficult time. May he rest in peace.

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All of us at BirdWatch Ireland are deeply shocked and saddened by the sudden passing yesterday of our friend and colleague Steve Wing, on his beloved Cape Clear Island.

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Steve was the Wildlife Officer at our Cape Clear Bird Observatory for many years and, as anyone lucky enough to have met him will know, a truly lovely, kind man. We will be paying a full tribute to him and his life very soon.

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Turtle Dove at the lake. Not much else though @BirdWatchIE @MaryCadogan1 @birdobs_council

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@docdok @BirdWatchIE @birdobs_council @oliver_geoff @MaryCadogan1 But we have a vehicle now! Let me know if you're coming over and we'll arrange a spin

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Not world breaking news but it is for Cape! We had our first wild duck (Teal) on one of our new ponds!! We've had a few of our resident Mallards visit but they don't really count!! @BirdWatchIE @birdobs_council @oliver_geoff @MaryCadogan1

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Pied Flycatcher one of only 3 birds caught this morning! Not yesterday's bird @BirdWatchIE @MaryCadogan1 @birdobs_council @PBOprof

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@HanlieI @BirdWatchIE @MaryCadogan1 @birdobs_council @oliver_geoff Indeed it is!

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Brief view of tge Black Kite this morning and a Pied Flycatcher at the lake @BirdWatchIE @MaryCadogan1 @birdobs_council @oliver_geoff

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Pied Fly and Spot Fly on the High Road near Pegs @BirdWatchIE @MaryCadogan1 @birdobs_council @oliver_geoff

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1000's of hirundines passing through Cape today. @BirdWatchIE @birdobs_council @oliver_geoff

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Cape 0915-1015 194 Cory's, 27 Greats, 47 Sooties,1 LT Skua, 3 Poms and 1 Arctic Skua. @BirdWatchIE @birdobs_council @MaryCadogan1

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Puss Moth caterpillar on Cape for the last few days! @BirdWatchIE @birdobs_council @MaryCadogan1 @PBOprof

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Seawatch from today - 1 Wilsons Petrel, 260+ Cory's Shearwaters, 7 Great Shearwaters, 22 Sooty Shearwaters, 3 Pomarine and 1 Arctic Skuas plus 10 Stormies. 2 sites, Eamonn O'Donnell and me! @BirdWatchIE @birdobs_council @bobolink5 @MaryCadogan1

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While Oct. is prime time for observing seabird migration on Cape, current guests might spot some early Great Shearwaters!

These birds undertake a remarkable migration, from remote breeding grounds in South Atlantic islands, to North Atlantic waters in the non-breeding season.

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Cape is known for its rarities. Our guests may be lucky enough to spot the superb Western Subalpine Warbler, which has been recorded here on rare occasions!

A migratory species, this bird breeds in the Mediterranean region, spending winter in sub-Saharan Africa.
📷Dick Coombes

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Looking forward to greeting our guests tomorrow for the next Cape Clear Wildlife Weekend. Cory's Shearwater is one of many species we hope to spot!
A Wildlife Weekend is worth putting on your 2025 bucket list👇
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Adult Sabs Gull off Cape just now! @BirdWatchIE @birdobs_council

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A quick one hour seawatch from Focarrig produced 105 Cory's, 2 Greats and 9 Sooties. VERY little else with them though.@BirdWatchIE @birdobs_council @oliver_geoff @MaryCadogan1