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Sighting Ref : IB182525
Sighting Date : 31 Mar 24
Common Name : American White-winged Scoter
Scientific Name : Melanitta deglandi
Location : Dingle Peninsula
County : Kerry
Number Seen : 3
Principal Observer(s) : Aidan G. Kelly, Micheal O'Clery Not Specified
Reported By : Not Specified
Comments : The adult male and the two presumed 1st winter "Velvet types" came close inshore this morning. This enabled the identification / confirmation that both types are also White-winged Scoter. Present since December 2023. Inch Beach.
Status : See IRBC Appendix 1
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Photographer(s) : © Aidan G. Kelly
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