Irish Birding Sighting Record

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Sighting URL : https://www.irishbirding.com/birds/web/Display/sighting/94881/Surf_Scoter.html
Sighting Ref : IB94881
Sighting Date : 22 Jan 17
Common Name : Surf Scoter
Scientific Name : Melanitta perspicillata
Location : South Dublin Bay
County : Dublin
Number Seen : 1
Principal Observer(s) : Noel Keogh Not Specified
Reported By : Not Specified
Comments : 14:40 male Surf Scoter with c60 Common Scoter and a female-type Long-tailed Duck in South Dublin Bay. Seen from Booterstown looking towards the Baily Lighthouse, Howth (low tide).
Status : See IRBC Appendix 2