Irish Birding Sighting Record |
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| Website : | www.irishbirding.com |
| Sighting URL : | https://www.irishbirding.com/birds/web/Display/sighting/133488/Gannet.html |
| Sighting Ref : | IB133488 |
| Sighting Date : | 08 Oct 20 |
| Common Name : | Gannet |
| Scientific Name : | Morus bassanus |
| Location : | Clare Island |
| County : | Mayo |
| Number Seen : | 100 |
| Principal Observer(s) : | Malachy Mangan Not Specified |
| Reported By : | Not Specified |
| Comments : | It was interesting to see 3 unfledged Gannets still on the Clare Island gannetry. Approximately 150 adult gannets are still on the rock, mainly in pairs with one pair displaying courtship display. All the young from earlier breeding have departed. Just 1 three or 4 year old gannet seen flying close by with some juvenile markings |