| Sighting Ref : | IB113720 |
| Sighting Date : | 17 Nov 18 |
| Common Name : | Greater Yellowlegs |
| Scientific Name : | Tringa melanoleuca |
| Location : | Westport |
| County : | Mayo |
| Number Seen : | 2 |
| Principal Observer(s) : | Mick Hogan Not Specified |
| Reported By : | Not Specified |
| Comments : | Carrowholly: I was surveying my IWeBS area when I noticed what I thought was three Greenshank at 200m approx. when I focused on the birds one was a greenshank and the other two caught me by surprise with the striking colour of their legs. The birds were walking in a well grazed field so their legs were entirely visible and I could compare the two yellowlegs to the greenshank. Their bills were slightly up turned and streaking on their breast, which when I consulted my book (never haven seen a yellowlegs) led me to the conclusion of Greater yellowlegs. I tried to get a photo but just with my ph through the scope but with no success. While I was attempting that the 3 birds took flight and I lost sight of them. There is a small turlough at the end of the field where they may have landed but I was unable to view them again. |
| Status : | See IRBC Appendix 1 |
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