Irish Birding Sighting Record

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Sighting URL : https://www.irishbirding.com/birds/web/Display/sighting/107849/Black_Brant.html
Sighting Ref : IB107849
Sighting Date : 13 Apr 18
Common Name : Black Brant
Scientific Name : Branta bernicla nigricans
Location : Bishop's Quarter
County : Clare
Number Seen : 1
Principal Observer(s) : Niall T. Keogh, Des Higgins, Rachel Hynes, Tom Kavanagh Not Specified
Reported By : Not Specified
Comments : 16:50 adult Black Brant-type Goose with a flock of 85 'hrota' Brent Geese. Overall looks quite good for a Black Brant but the white on the neck is restricted to the sides only (so no collar) and the contrast between the black neck/chest and the solid brown belly and upperparts is quite strong.
Status : See IRBC Appendix 2