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Irish Birding Sighting Record |
| Website : |
www.irishbirding.com |
| Sighting URL : |
https://www.irishbirding.com/birds/web/Display/sighting/99376/Purple_Heron.html |
| Sighting Ref : |
IB99376 |
| Sighting Date : |
07 Jul 17 |
| Common Name : |
Purple Heron |
| Scientific Name : |
Ardea purpurea |
| Location : |
Newcastle |
| County : |
Wicklow |
| Number Seen : |
1 |
| Principal Observer(s) : |
Jim Sheehan, Pat King, Paul Smith, Joe Adamson
Not Specified
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| Reported By : |
Not Specified
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| Comments : |
09:50 ECNR. 2nd cal-yr. Roosting in trees at the SSW corner before flying into reeds (JS). 14:00-14:45 preening in dead tree and giving excellent views (PK). 14:40 inflight between the hides (PS, JA)
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| Status : |
See IRBC Appendix 1 |
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| Photos : |
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| Photographer(s) : |
©
Paul Smith
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