Michael O'Clery

[Michael O'Clery @Kerrybirder]

Heard a really weird noise from above the door, and decided to investigate…

[Michael O'Clery @Kerrybirder]

Another trip to another island. You’ll never guess which one though! White-whiskered Laughing Thrush, Taiwan Sibia, Taiwan Barwing and Taiwan Scimitar Babbler

[Michael O'Clery @Kerrybirder]

Some bird highlights from a recent trip to ‘an island’, including Javan Banded Pitta, Javan Black-crowned Babbler, Javan Trogon and Javan Scop’s Owl. Ten bonus points if you can name the island.

[Michael O'Clery @Kerrybirder]

@birdingstandard Broken left little finger in two places, stumbling on stupid flooded tussock grass, looking for Hen Harrier pellets at a roost near Waterville. Man that hurt!

[Michael O'Clery @Kerrybirder]

3 of 3. Some other stand-out species from a fantastic trip, Harlequin Quail gave amazing views at Mikumi NP, Fischer’s Lovebirds, Three-banded Courser and, of course, Warthog! @tanzania @Birdquest

[Michael O'Clery @Kerrybirder]

2 of 3. Visited Pemba island for the 4 endemics. Pemba Scop’s Owl, White-eye & Sunbird were easy enough, the Green Pigeon only gave itself up with 2 hours to go. The White-eye got voted the best of them all. Dickinson’s Kestrel & Mangrove Kingfisher also seen @birdquest @tanzania

[Michael O'Clery @Kerrybirder]

1 of 3. Was privileged to visit Tanzania recently with @birdquest Incredible birds and wildlife, kicking off with some N TZ local endemics… Beesley’s Lark (only 70-100 individuals left in the world), Grey-breasted Spurfowl, Rufous-tailed Weaver and Taveta Weaver

[Michael O'Clery @Kerrybirder]

More Senegal and Gambia avian goodness… some sub-Saharan specialities, Cricket Warbler and Little Grey Woodpecker, and the common but wonderful - Pearl-spotted Owlet and, my punk favourite, the charismatic Western Plantain-eater @naturetrek and Senegalese bird guide, Abdou Lo

[Michael O'Clery @Kerrybirder]

Some amazing birds from a recent trip to The Gambia and Senegal. Highlight, the weird and wonderful Quail-Plover, also Sennar Penduline Tit, Long-tailed Nightjar and Golden Nightjar with @naturetrek and fantastic Senegalese bird guide, Abdou Lo

[Michael O'Clery @Kerrybirder]

@bbcniweather Beautiful lenticular cloud seen over the Mourne Mountains this afternoon (photo: Patrick O’Clery @PaddyOClery

[Michael O'Clery @Kerrybirder]

@bbcniweather @barrabest Beautiful lenticular cloud seen this afternoon in the Mourne Mountains (Photo by Patrick O’Clery)

[Michael O'Clery @Kerrybirder]

Puffin, on Skelligs last week. Special birds!

[Michael O'Clery @Kerrybirder]

@KerrysWildside @KerryBirdNews Yep. Looks good for Great Northern Diver. Always a good record for an inland site... they are more typically found in winter in salt water shallow bays like Tralee Bay and off Inch

[Michael O'Clery @Kerrybirder]

@EricTheBirdman Is that not a Kakapo?

[Michael O'Clery @Kerrybirder]

@irishbirdimage Nice! Really though, Paul. You should probably put it back where you found it

[Michael O'Clery @Kerrybirder]

Anthony McGeehan’s new article on Fea’s Petrel and related species/races is an eye opener. Amazing text, driven by fantastic insight, beautiful photos by the author, and an incredible map*. *Conflict of interest declaration... I did the map. https://t.co/EqueFmcGSA

[Michael O'Clery @Kerrybirder]

Incredible photos!

[Paul Tout @adriawildlife]

"You have to ask yourself one question, do I feel lucky? Well do you punk?"

Great pictures by Mark Strachan to FB, Weasel vs. Grey Heron in Scotland.

Oh! You're all dying to know. The Weasel...
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... got AWAY!

[Michael O'Clery @Kerrybirder]

@Frobisher75 Hi Peter. It’s about here... https://t.co/kxFaxDnClc

[Michael O'Clery @Kerrybirder]

This is the view across the valley from my house today, an overgrazed Kerry upland after heavy rain... All the topsoil and vegetation in an area the size of a football pitch has just slid off the mountain. And yes, for scale, the white dots are sheep #overgrazing

[Bardsey Lodge & Bird Obs @bardseyobs]

Brilliant !!!