Irish Birding Sighting Record

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Sighting Ref : IB203074
Sighting Date : 10 May 25
Common Name : Little Egret
Scientific Name : Egretta garzetta
Location : Dunmore East
County : Waterford
Number Seen : 1
Principal Observer(s) : Joe Doolan Not Specified
Reported By : Not Specified
Comments : 18:40-18:50 White Egret species at sea. Most likely Little Egret. (All white including mantle / scapulars - eliminating Squacco Heron. Cattle Egret not eliminated). Flying West to East off Black Knob. Continued East past Hook Head Lighthouse. Initially, c. 2km offshore and 5km at Hook Head.