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Irish Birding Sighting Record |
| Website : |
www.irishbirding.com |
| Sighting URL : |
https://www.irishbirding.com/birds/web/Display/sighting/87789/Little_Auk.html |
| Sighting Ref : |
IB87789 |
| Sighting Date : |
10 Apr 16 |
| Common Name : |
Little Auk |
| Scientific Name : |
Alle alle |
| Location : |
At Sea |
| County : |
Galway |
| Number Seen : |
100 |
| Principal Observer(s) : |
Niall T. Keogh, Ash Bennison and Nick Richardson
Not Specified
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| Reported By : |
Not Specified
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| Comments : |
Total of 300 little auks seen from R.V. Celtic Explorer over deep waters (up to 4000m deep) approximately 350 nautical miles west of Slyne Head. Many in breeding plumage.
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| Sea Watch Record : |
Yes
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| Status : |
See IRBC Appendix 2 |
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