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| CLICK ON PHOTO TO SEE HIGHER QUALITY IMAGE Click external link here to see distribution map and to hear calls The Red Breasted Flycatcher (Ficedula parva) is of the family Muscicapidae which is in the genus Ficedula. This
species breeds in deciduous woodlands throughout Eastern Europe as well
as Western Central Asia. In North West Europe, it is mainly an uncommon
autumn passage migrant (mostly juveniles) to coastal locations. In
Ireland, there has been less than a hand full of spring reports where as
it's a rare but regular passage visitor during September and October
averaging <10 individuals annually. In early autumn the migration south to its wintering areas on the Indian subcontinent begins. The Taiga Flycatcher (Ficedula albicilla) previously treated as a sub species of Red Breasted Flycatcher (Ficedula parva)
has in recent times been upgraded to full species status. The only
Irish record is of a juvenile /1st winter at Galley Head, Co. Cork from
21st to 25th October 2018. Patrick J. O'Keeffe / Rawbirds Red Breasted Flycatcher (Ficedula parva) distribution map  BREEDING AREA MIGRATION WINTERING AREA IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, species assessors and the authors of the spatial data., CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons |
Tuesday, 25 November 2014
RED BREASTED FLYCATCHER (Ficedula parva) juvenile / 1st winter on 6th October 2014 at Carhoona, Cape Clear Island, Baltimore, Co. Cork, Ireland
Saturday, 22 November 2014
HERMANN'S TORTOISE (Testudo hermanni subspecies T. h. boettgeri) Svilengrad, Haskovo Province, Bulgaria
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The Hermann's Tortoise (Testudo hermanniis) of the family Testudinidae which is in the genus Testudo. The Marginated Tortoise (Testudo marginata) and Spur-thighed Tortoise (Testudo graeca) are the only other species of tortoise native to Europe.
Patrick J. O'Keeffe / Raw Birds
Distribution map of Hermann's Tortoise showing subspecies
By Mkljun - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4820094
Wednesday, 19 November 2014
Monday, 17 November 2014
Saturday, 15 November 2014
Monday, 10 November 2014
Saturday, 8 November 2014
Thursday, 6 November 2014
Tuesday, 4 November 2014
EASTERN IMPERIAL EAGLE (Aquila heliaca) Svilengrad, Haskovo Province, Bulgaria
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Click external link here for detailed species information Click external link here to see distribution map and to hear calls The Eastern Imperial Eagle (Aquila heliaca) is of the family Accipitridae which is in the genus Aquila.
This very large uncommon bird of prey which breeds in central and south
eastern Europe as well as western and central Asia. The European
population winters in north east Africa. The Asian population winters in
the Middle East, northern Indian and South East Asia. Small numbers
remain in the breeding areas all year round. Major prey items include
hares, rabbits, susliks (a type of ground squirrel), birds and carrion. Patrick J. O'Keeffe / Raw Birds |
Saturday, 1 November 2014
Friday, 31 October 2014
Tuesday, 28 October 2014
Saturday, 25 October 2014
SARDINIAN WARBLER [Female] (Sylvia melanocephala subspecies S. m. melanocephala) Krumovitsa River, Krumovgrad, District Kardjali, Bulgaria
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Text © Patrick J. O'Keeffe / Raw Birds.com
Up to five subspecies are generally recognised:
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sardinian_warbler
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Sunday, 19 October 2014
Friday, 17 October 2014
Friday, 10 October 2014
Monday, 6 October 2014
Friday, 3 October 2014
Wednesday, 1 October 2014
Monday, 29 September 2014
Friday, 26 September 2014
Tuesday, 23 September 2014
Sunday, 21 September 2014
Friday, 19 September 2014
Tuesday, 16 September 2014
Saturday, 13 September 2014
GLOSSY IBIS (Plegadis falcinellus) Lake Mandrensko, Burgas, Bulgaria
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CLICK ON PHOTO TO SEE HIGHER QUALITY IMAGE The Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) is a large wading bird in the family Threskiornithidae which is in the genus Plegadis. The scientific name derives from Ancient Greek plegados and Latin falcis, both meaning sickle and referring to the distinctive shape of the bill.
This is the most widespread ibis species, breeding in scattered sites in warm regions of Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, as well as the Atlantic and Caribbean regions of the Americas.
This species is migratory,
most European birds winter in Africa and in North America birds from
north of the Carolinas winter farther south. Birds from other
populations may disperse widely outside the breeding season.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossy_ibis |
Friday, 12 September 2014
Tuesday, 9 September 2014
Saturday, 6 September 2014
STILT SANDPIPER (Calidris himantopus) Adult present from 4th to 7th September 2014. [This same individual was first sighted two days earlier in Co. Wexford from 2nd to 3rd and was seen again later in the month in Co. Wexford on 10th,!2th & 13th], Big Marsh, Broadmeadow Estuary, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin, Ireland
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CLICK ON PHOTO TO SEE HIGHER QUALITY IMAGE The Stilt Sandpiper (Calidris himantopus) is a shorebird or wader of the family Scolopacidae which is in the genus Calidris. This long legged medium sized sandpiper breeds in the tundra regions of Alaska and Canada. It then migrates south to spend the winter in South America. In addition small numbers over winter in California (Salton Sea), Texas, Florida, the Caribbean Islands and parts of Central America. It also occurs as a very rare autumn passage migrant in northwest Europe including Ireland and this individual is the 16th Irish record. Patrick J. O'Keeffe / Raw Birds Reference source: Irish Bird Report 2014 Carmody M. & Hobbs J. |
Thursday, 4 September 2014
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