Paul Lynch 9,10th May

Hi Peter

I made it to Tory but it turned out to be a short visit. I had to work Saturday morning so the early boat was out of the question and this morning I got a couple of hours birding in before the weather closed in. With strong southerly winds I didn't want to take a chance on the last boat not running so I took the 10:30. 

Thanks for your help, my list of sightings is below. I spoke to Anthony and he said to say hello. 

I had a Corncrake calling in Magheroarty in a field near the east car park. A local saw me looking into the field and came down wanting to know why I was photographing the land! Something to do with the NPWS apparently.

Mute Swan

Canada Goose!!

Greylag

Wigeon (one on Lough Ahooey)

Mallard

Tufted Duck

Pheasant

Fulmar

Gannet

Cormorant

Shag

possible Merlin north of West Town, but only got a glimpse

Peregrine

Corncrake, 3 West town and at least two in East town

Oystercatcher

Golden Plover

Lapwing

Ringed plover

Whimbrel12 

Dunlin

Redshank

Snipe

Razorbill

Guillemot

Black-headed Gull

Common Gull

Lesser black-backed Gull

Great black-backed Gull

Herring Gull

Collard Dove

Chough

Hooded Crow

Raven

Skylark

Swallow

Chiffchaff

Wren

Starling

Wheatear

Tree Sparrow

Pied wagtail

White Wagtail

Meadow Pipit

Rock Pipit

Regards Paul