Irish Birding Sighting Record |
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| Website : | www.irishbirding.com |
| Sighting URL : | https://www.irishbirding.com/birds/web/Display/sighting/224925/Arctic_Skua.html |
| Sighting Ref : | IB224925 |
| Sighting Date : | 14 May 26 |
| Common Name : | Arctic Skua |
| Scientific Name : | Stercorarius parasiticus |
| Location : | Achill Island |
| County : | Mayo |
| Number Seen : | 16 |
| Principal Observer(s) : | Stephen Foster Not Specified |
| Reported By : | Not Specified |
| Comments : | Seawatch at Ashleam area of Achill Island 06:00-14:00 (8 hours) F5 NNW. 11 Arctic Skuas on the sea watch; generally heading north, several harassed Kittiwakes. Later 3 Arctic Skuas flew in from Keel Strand over Keel Lough. This evening two Arctic Skuas passed Moyteoge Head bringing tally for the day up to 16. |
| Sea Watch Record : | Yes |