On this date I ticked Red-Flanked Bluetail at Galley Head, #cork. An absolutely stunning species and not one expected in Spring. ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜Ž Pics by Rรณnรกn McLaughlin. #birding #birdwatching #irishbirding #nature #wildlife
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Our annual report has hundreds of top class images of rarities from across 2023. Download the Band app and Check it out here: https://band.us/band/81990195/post/6964

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Irish Rare And Scarce Bird News | BAND

The Irish Rare And Scarce Birding Group - Ireland's Largest and most comprehensive Rare Bird News Group. Rare and Scarce Bird News and Discussion for the Island of Ireland. Sponsored by Swarovski Optik (https://www.swarovskioptik.com) Phoneskope (www.phoneskope.com) and Robert Vaughan Illustrations (www.robertvaughanillustrations.com). Cover Photo by Stephen Dunbar. Download the App for optimal function & to receive rare bird notifications.

The Irish Rare And Scarce Bird News Group is delighted to announce that our Best Rare Bird Find of 2023 is sponsored by Swarovski Optik & Robert Vaughan Illustrations . Check out our announcement on Band here: https://band.us/band/81990195/post/3396

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Irish Rare And Scarce Bird News | BAND

The Irish Rare And Scarce Birding Group - Ireland's Largest and most comprehensive Rare Bird News Group. Rare and Scarce Bird News and Discussion for the Island of Ireland. Sponsored by Swarovski Optik (https://www.swarovskioptik.com) Phoneskope (www.phoneskope.com) and Robert Vaughan Illustrations (www.robertvaughanillustrations.com). Cover Photo by Stephen Dunbar. Download the App for optimal function & to receive rare bird notifications.

Our first Annual Report, covering the year 2022, is now available on Band. Packed full of Sightings, Photographs and Accounts from across the year. Download your copy here:

https://band.us/band/81990195/post/3306

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Irish Rare And Scarce Bird News | BAND

The Irish Rare And Scarce Birding Group - Ireland's Largest and most comprehensive Rare Bird News Group. Rare and Scarce Bird News and Discussion for the Island of Ireland. Sponsored by Swarovski Optik (https://www.swarovskioptik.com) Phoneskope (www.phoneskope.com) and Robert Vaughan Illustrations (www.robertvaughanillustrations.com). Cover Photo by Stephen Dunbar. Download the App for optimal function & to receive rare bird notifications.

This is the Big One! Amazing Birds to Choose from ๐Ÿ˜. Which bird will win? You decide! Cast your vote on the Best Bird Of The Year here:

https://band.us/band/81990195/post/3157

Sponsored by
Vortex Optics (www.vortexoptics.com)
Opticron (www.opticron.co.uk)
and Robert Vaughan Illustrations (www.robertvaughanillustrations.com).

#birding #rarebirdnews #irishbirding #irishrareandscarce #rarebirds #birdwatching #birds #twitching

Irish Rare And Scarce Bird News | BAND

The Irish Rare And Scarce Birding Group - Ireland's Largest and most comprehensive Rare Bird News Group. Rare and Scarce Bird News and Discussion for the Island of Ireland. Sponsored by Swarovski Optik (https://www.swarovskioptik.com) Phoneskope (www.phoneskope.com) and Robert Vaughan Illustrations (www.robertvaughanillustrations.com). Cover Photo by Stephen Dunbar. Download the App for optimal function & to receive rare bird notifications.

Our #phoneskope vote for December is now online.

The best rare bird find news posted with a phonescoped photo or video wins a Phoneskope kit.

#birding #rarebirdnews #irishbirding #irishrareandscarce #rarebirds #birdwatching #birds #twitching

https://band.us/band/81990195/post/3096

Irish Rare And Scarce Bird News | BAND

The Irish Rare And Scarce Birding Group - Ireland's Largest and most comprehensive Rare Bird News Group. Rare and Scarce Bird News and Discussion for the Island of Ireland. Sponsored by Swarovski Optik (https://www.swarovskioptik.com) Phoneskope (www.phoneskope.com) and Robert Vaughan Illustrations (www.robertvaughanillustrations.com). Cover Photo by Stephen Dunbar. Download the App for optimal function & to receive rare bird notifications.

Our vote on the best found by a member of the group in December is now online.

Some good birds found over the course of the month.

https://band.us/band/81990195/post/3095

#birding #rarebirdnews #irishbirding #irishrareandscarce #rarebirds #birdwatching #birds #twitching

Irish Rare And Scarce Bird News | BAND

The Irish Rare And Scarce Birding Group - Ireland's Largest and most comprehensive Rare Bird News Group. Rare and Scarce Bird News and Discussion for the Island of Ireland. Sponsored by Swarovski Optik (https://www.swarovskioptik.com) Phoneskope (www.phoneskope.com) and Robert Vaughan Illustrations (www.robertvaughanillustrations.com). Cover Photo by Stephen Dunbar. Download the App for optimal function & to receive rare bird notifications.

Another good #phoneskope entry for our competition this weekend. A Dark-Bellied Brent by Owen Foley in Co. Dublin

https://band.us/@irishrareandscarce

#birds #birding #rarebirds #birdwatching #twitching #irishbirding #irishbirdnews

Irish Rare And Scarce Bird News | BAND

The Irish Rare And Scarce Birding Group - Rare and Scarce Bird News and Discussion for the Island of Ireland. Sponsored by Phoneskope (www.phoneskope.com) Vortex Optics (www.vortexoptics.com) Opticron (www.opticron.co.uk) and Robert Vaughan Illustrations (www.robertvaughanillustrations.com). Cover Photo by John Murphy.

This week's Long Staying Rare birds, including GPS locations to help people better plan their weekend of Birding. Check it out here:

https://band.us/band/81990195/post/3013

#birding #rarebirdnews #irishbirding #irishrareandscarce #rarebirds #birdwatching #birds #twitching

Irish Rare And Scarce Bird News | BAND

The Irish Rare And Scarce Birding Group - Ireland's Largest and most comprehensive Rare Bird News Group. Rare and Scarce Bird News and Discussion for the Island of Ireland. Sponsored by Swarovski Optik (https://www.swarovskioptik.com) Phoneskope (www.phoneskope.com) and Robert Vaughan Illustrations (www.robertvaughanillustrations.com). Cover Photo by Stephen Dunbar. Download the App for optimal function & to receive rare bird notifications.

Another good #phoneskope entry for our competition this weekend. A Lesser Scaup by Owen Foley in Co. Sligo

https://band.us/@irishrareandscarce

#birds #birding #rarebirds #birdwatching #twitching #irishbirding #irishbirdnews

Irish Rare And Scarce Bird News | BAND

The Irish Rare And Scarce Birding Group - Rare and Scarce Bird News and Discussion for the Island of Ireland. Sponsored by Phoneskope (www.phoneskope.com) Vortex Optics (www.vortexoptics.com) Opticron (www.opticron.co.uk) and Robert Vaughan Illustrations (www.robertvaughanillustrations.com). Cover Photo by John Murphy.