Irish Birding Sighting Record

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Sighting URL : https://www.irishbirding.com/birds/web/Display/sighting/85420/Rednecked_Grebe.html
Sighting Ref : IB85420
Sighting Date : 03 Jan 16
Common Name : Red-necked Grebe
Scientific Name : Podiceps grisegena
Location : South Dublin Bay
County : Dublin
Number Seen : 1
Principal Observer(s) : Niall T. Keogh, Noel Keogh, Tom Kealy & Stephen King Not Specified
Reported By : Not Specified
Comments : 11:00 one on view from Salthill / base of West Pier Dun Laoghaire, looking NW into South Dublin Bay, distant and roosting with the Great Crested Grebe flock (falling tide). Better views of it on its own at 15:15 from Blackrock (rising tide).
Sea Watch Record : Yes
Status : See IRBC Appendix 2