Field Ornithologisthttps://bsky.app/profile/vireoedd.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/vireoedd.bsky.social/post/3muzm5nqik22hAn amazing August in Kerry. Wilsons Petrel, Corys ,Green & Wood Sandpiper, first county records of Serin, Marsh Warbler, Ortolan, South P. Skua & Scopollis Shearwater. Alpine Swift, LT Skuas, Bairds Sandpipers, Surf Scoter, Wryneck, Bonellis Warbler & Elegant Tern (Bonellis photo by Elliot Maher)08 Sep 2026 18:01 +0000at://did:plc:vm6efzyuv5ll3v7cotqx4ihb/app.bsky.feed.post/3muzm5nqik22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/vireoedd.bsky.social/post/3muca4l2u3s22Carrahane Strand Co Kerry Nice selection of birds this morning in beautiful light with highlights being an assortment of waders including adult & juvenile Dunlin + Ringed Plover 2 juv Little Stint 1 juv Curlew Sandpiper 300 Dunlin 50 Ringed Plover 1 Little Egret 2 Raven 1 Clouded Yellow30 Aug 2026 10:55 +0000at://did:plc:vm6efzyuv5ll3v7cotqx4ihb/app.bsky.feed.post/3muca4l2u3s22https://bsky.app/profile/vireoedd.bsky.social/post/3msl5pwgn7k2fStill plenty of Hummingbird Hawkmoths around…..at least 7 at Cockleshell Rd. near Blennerville earlier today08 Aug 2026 13:15 +0000at://did:plc:vm6efzyuv5ll3v7cotqx4ihb/app.bsky.feed.post/3msl5pwgn7k2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/vireoedd.bsky.social/post/3msd6ggo5o22lGlossy Ibis at Cockleshell Rd pools , near Blennerville Co Kerry this morning.05 Aug 2026 09:07 +0000at://did:plc:vm6efzyuv5ll3v7cotqx4ihb/app.bsky.feed.post/3msd6ggo5o22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/vireoedd.bsky.social/post/3mp2pceayc22dAfter an excellent performance earlier this year at the Wexford Opera House, I couldn’t resist the opportunity to see the Hot House Flowers & the superb @fiachnaobraonain.bsky.social play in The Kingdom later this year,… tickets secured, really looking forward to it24 Jun 2026 19:59 +0000at://did:plc:vm6efzyuv5ll3v7cotqx4ihb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp2pceayc22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/vireoedd.bsky.social/post/3mmbqes6i7k2eDelighted to be invited by Killarney National Park to lead a group on a bird walk for Biodiversity week, a fantastic morning despite the weather & a very enthusiastic crowd, many thanks to the staff (Chris, Tara & Siobhan)who accompanied me & Valerie for the great photo.20 May 2026 10:51 +0000at://did:plc:vm6efzyuv5ll3v7cotqx4ihb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmbqes6i7k2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/vireoedd.bsky.social/post/3mkklxr64a22gWhat a brilliant few days in Fenit @WildMind festival, blessed with glorious weather & plenty for everyone to enjoy & participate in,special thanks to the organisers & all who helped & contributed …..28 Apr 2026 12:36 +0000at://did:plc:vm6efzyuv5ll3v7cotqx4ihb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkklxr64a22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/vireoedd.bsky.social/post/3mk5xjqtegc2iwildmind.ie/radio/ Fenit is the place to be this weekend …. Ciarrai Abú https://wildmind.ie/radio/23 Apr 2026 11:58 +0000at://did:plc:vm6efzyuv5ll3v7cotqx4ihb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk5xjqtegc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/vireoedd.bsky.social/post/3mjubrt2vhs2yAwesome…. What a fantastic night at the Wexford Opera House with the Hot House Flowers, an incredible performance …..with the multi talented @fiachnaobraonain.bsky.social The Flowers are still blooming19 Apr 2026 15:35 +0000at://did:plc:vm6efzyuv5ll3v7cotqx4ihb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjubrt2vhs2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/vireoedd.bsky.social/post/3mibi43fp322tGlossy Ibis still frequenting the Lohercannon area near Blennerville , Co Kerry this morning.30 Mar 2026 10:43 +0000at://did:plc:vm6efzyuv5ll3v7cotqx4ihb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mibi43fp322thttps://bsky.app/profile/vireoedd.bsky.social/post/3mfkdlj6vus2bSome great birds currently in Co. Kerry Cattle Egret, Glossy Ibis, Black Brant + Bonapartes & Ring b Gulls.At Rossbeigh the Black Scoter with the Scoter flock. At Cromane Redhead, Ring necked Ducks & male Lesser Scaup still at L Ygannavan . Near Listowel the Taiga Bean Geese & Goosander near Dingle.23 Feb 2026 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:vm6efzyuv5ll3v7cotqx4ihb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfkdlj6vus2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/vireoedd.bsky.social/post/3me4cnvjugs2zCattle Egret at Ballyvelly Tralee Co Kerry05 Feb 2026 11:41 +0000at://did:plc:vm6efzyuv5ll3v7cotqx4ihb/app.bsky.feed.post/3me4cnvjugs2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/vireoedd.bsky.social/post/3mdd52kngks2aThe female Redhead at Lough Ygannavan near Cromane found 24th January by Brian Power & is still present today, this is only the 2nd Irish record & the first ever in Kerry of the North American duck. Video by kind permission of K Kelly.26 Jan 2026 11:24 +0000at://did:plc:vm6efzyuv5ll3v7cotqx4ihb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdd52kngks2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/vireoedd.bsky.social/post/3mczpeg54w22iGlossy Ibis still present in the Blennerville area over the past few weeks & again today, foraging in and around a farm & partially flooded field22 Jan 2026 17:25 +0000at://did:plc:vm6efzyuv5ll3v7cotqx4ihb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mczpeg54w22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/vireoedd.bsky.social/post/3ma3vxu7kgk2iThe male Bufflehead which was present during November at Lough Leane has moved to Kilbrean Lake , this stunning bird gave beautiful views this morning in the sunlight.16 Dec 2025 10:13 +0000at://did:plc:vm6efzyuv5ll3v7cotqx4ihb/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma3vxu7kgk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/vireoedd.bsky.social/post/3m65xd5wsms24This mornings sunrise over Tralee & the iconic Aquadome, County Kerry21 Nov 2025 18:52 +0000at://did:plc:vm6efzyuv5ll3v7cotqx4ihb/app.bsky.feed.post/3m65xd5wsms24https://bsky.app/profile/vireoedd.bsky.social/post/3m5yomlznqk2tSuch a stunning bird so I went for another look at the Bufflehead in Killarney today19 Nov 2025 16:33 +0000at://did:plc:vm6efzyuv5ll3v7cotqx4ihb/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5yomlznqk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/vireoedd.bsky.social/post/3m5wg4lo3uc2gNews broke today of a stunning drake Bufflehead in Killarney, a county first, thankfully I was able to travel to see it, what an absolute beauty…..!!!!!18 Nov 2025 18:56 +0000at://did:plc:vm6efzyuv5ll3v7cotqx4ihb/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5wg4lo3uc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/vireoedd.bsky.social/post/3m3f4vdkelc2tSpent a few days recently on magical Cape Clear in fantastic company. Although the birds weren’t cooperating I really enjoyed the experience as I always do…..17 Oct 2025 11:05 +0000at://did:plc:vm6efzyuv5ll3v7cotqx4ihb/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3f4vdkelc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/vireoedd.bsky.social/post/3lz4hzyijxk2jSome quality birding in Co. Kerry in recent days with storm driven seabirds including Sabines Gull, Long tailed Skua & Wilsons Petrel, flocks of Glossy Ibis & vagrant waders including these (photos by D O’Connors) American golden Plover & Wilsons Phalarope.18 Sep 2025 13:40 +0000at://did:plc:vm6efzyuv5ll3v7cotqx4ihb/app.bsky.feed.post/3lz4hzyijxk2j