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Sighting Ref : IB89958
Sighting Date : 14 Aug 16
Common Name : Icterine Warbler
Scientific Name : Hippolais icterina
Location : Great Saltee Island
County : Wexford
Number Seen : 1
Principal Observer(s) : Michael Wink Not Specified
Reported By : Not Specified
Comments : I observed a group of warblers in the bramble bushes near the houses with my binoculars (Swarowski 12x 50). According to leg colours and plumage, most of them were chiffchaffs and willow warblers. One warbler stood out, being a bit larger than the others, lacking a dark eye stripe, but having a pronounced yellow breast and belly. Being familiar with icterine and melodious warblers from Germany, I identified the bird as an Icterine warbler.
Status : See IRBC Appendix 2
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