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Irish Birding Sighting Record |
| Website : |
www.irishbirding.com |
| Sighting URL : |
https://www.irishbirding.com/birds/web/Display/sighting/188330/South_Polar_Skua.html |
| Sighting Ref : |
IB188330 |
| Sighting Date : |
22 Aug 24 |
| Common Name : |
South Polar Skua |
| Scientific Name : |
Stercorarius maccormickii |
| Location : |
Belmullet Peninsula |
| County : |
Mayo |
| Number Seen : |
1 |
| Principal Observer(s) : |
Seán Pierce, Derek Charles
Not Specified
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| Reported By : |
Not Specified
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| Comments : |
08:35 Annagh Head. Flew in off the sea and over both observers. Wing moult observed. 3rd Irish and 1st county record.
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| Sea Watch Record : |
Yes
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| Status : |
See IRBC Appendix 1 |
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