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Irish Birding Sighting Record |
| Website : |
www.irishbirding.com |
| Sighting URL : |
https://www.irishbirding.com/birds/web/Display/sighting/87395/Oystercatcher.html |
| Sighting Ref : |
IB87395 |
| Sighting Date : |
28 Mar 16 |
| Common Name : |
Oystercatcher |
| Scientific Name : |
Haematopus ostralegus |
| Location : |
At Sea |
| County : |
Donegal |
| Number Seen : |
1 |
| Principal Observer(s) : |
Niall T. Keogh
Not Specified
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| Reported By : |
Not Specified
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| Comments : |
One circling the R.V. Celtic Explorer over Rockall Bank, c.245 nautical miles WNW of Tory Island. Being chased by a fulmar! Presumably heading for breeding grounds in Iceland.
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| Sea Watch Record : |
Yes
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| Photos : |
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| Photographer(s) : |
©
Niall T. Keogh
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