Woodchat Shrike Co Waterford 21-28 April 2009

Woodchat Shrike, near Ballydwan, 21st-28th April 2009

Summary of reports:

April 2009

Tues 28 Apr:

Near BALLYDWAN: Male WOODCHAT SHRIKE still present.

Mon 27 Apr:

Near BALLYDWAN: Male WOODCHAT SHRIKE still present at same location as previous days.

Sun 26 Apr:

Near BALLYDWAN: Male WOODCHAT SHRIKE still present.

Sat 25 Apr:

Near BALLYDWAN: Male WOODCHAT SHRIKE refound at same location as on Tues 20th (grid ref X389987). Seen carrying a Wren on one occasion. Further details. Also 2 Sedge Warblers.

Tues 21 Apr:

Nr BALLYDWAN (east of Stradbally): WOODCHAT SHRIKE (4th county record) at grid reference X389987.

Previous county records:

1974: Adult, Westown, near Tramore, 21-22 June.

1990: One, Clonea, 18 March.

1993: One, Brownstown Head, 20 May.

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