Brown Booby (Sula leucogaster)

Sighting Ref :

IB129812

Sighting Date :

14 Jul 20

Common Name :

Brown Booby

Scientific Name :

Sula leucogaster

Location :

Greystones

County :

Wicklow

Number Seen :

Principal Observer(s) :

Not Specified Not Specified

Reported By :

Brad Robson

Comments :

05:00 Roosting on the North Pier, Greystones Harbour. 07:30 still present. 09:30 on the south beach. 10:00 showing well at the south end of the south beach before flying south around the point towards Kilcoole. 11:50 back at south beach. 12:50 opposite St. David's School. 14:15-14:25 roosting on the rocks between St. David's School and the harbour / marina. 15:15 flew to roost from the North side of Greystones Cove to the South side. 15:50 fishing and resting on Cove Beach. 17:30 taken into care by NPWS. Died in care 17th July.

Status :

See IRBC Appendix 1

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