One of my favourite birds of the year. This elusive Western Bonelli’s Warbler which popped out in front of myself and Dan Ballard at Three Castles Head, Mizen on Saturday. Heard to call. BirdGuides

This front looks good for bringing American passerines to the W and SW of Ireland. Dropping birds on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. Given its two weeks earlier than usual, it will might have some unusual species..maybe a first for Ireland. BMcCloskey He called first 🤣

News of an interesting warbler found by waterfordbirds on Brownstown Head this eve necessitated an immediate visit! Turned out to be a Paddyfield Warbler (mega!!) After much deliberation. As the light faded, a Black-headed Bunting showed up too! Scenes!! Adrian Allen Brownstown Birds

MEGA Blackburnian warbler very briefly on Skellig just now, flew high and south per Brian Power

Nice eclipse drake American wigeon on Inishmore island, Co, Galway this evening with Joe Proudfoot and Hugh Delaney. #autumnbirding BirdGuides

Delighted to finally see a red-eyed vireo today on Inishmore island, Co, Galway. Found yesterday by Hugh Delaney. Eclipse male American wigeon also still with a white wagtail in the area too. #autumnbirding

Look who's still here on Rathlin 🥳 BALTIMORE ORIOLE skulking deep in the briars, but kind enough to show itself for a second longer than yesterday 😅 As Bill Oddie would say, a true CMF!!!

Proof if proof were still needed 🤣🤣🤣 BirdGuides RareBirdAlertUK that there were indeed two Baltimore Orioles on Inishbofin. Big thank you to @1squidge BMcCloskey for coming up with the proof, twice in one day!

Tough 6 days on Inishmore came to an end today. Wind never really eased up at all, best we could do was American Wigeon and a Red-eyed Vireo found by Hugh Delaney. Disappointing not to score something better given the birds that turned up, maybe next time..

It has been an absolute thrill to find this #CapeMayWarbler today at Corrymore, #AchillIsland - the first time this beautiful American warbler has been recorded in Ireland

A very unexpected find with this first-winter male lesser scaup at Cahore marsh, Co, Wexford today. Finds and patch tick ✔️

Very enjoyable morning yesterday on Howth with Ring Ouzel, Short-eared Owl and a flyover Brambling. Great to see that easterly winds and rain can deliver migs even in Dublin!

An outrageous day on Inishmore, Galway. Pied-billed Grebe, Bufflehead, American White-winged Scoter and American Wigeon. Quality winter birding! BirdGuides

After dipping Sociable Lapwing in Kuwait during December, I couldn’t resist twitching this bird in Cornwall today with @1squidge. Amazing to finally catch up with this critically endangered wader! 💪🏻 Great to catch up with some top lads too cliff smith Sam Viles Matthew Deans

One of my favourite finds to date! Found this 1w female Lesser Scaup on Monalty Lough, Carrickmacross late this evening. The first record for Co. Monaghan! BirdGuides

Can’t bloody believe it. Just found the 13th Savi’s Warbler for Ireland in a tiny reedbed on the Louth/Monaghan border. Reeling away constantly. Will upload recordings later. BirdGuides LouthBirdNews

Wood sandpiper flying south, 3 Male and 1 Female Garganey, 2nd cal Little Gull, 2 Female Greenland Wheatear and Singing Cetti’s Warbler at Cahore marsh, Wexford this evening with Joe Proudfoot

Just had a phenomenal view of a close in Fea’s-type Petrel off the Bridges of Ross, Co. Clare. A superb pickup by Cian Cardiff

Just found this Fea’s type Petrel off the bridges of Ross, Co. Clare. Lifer and finds tick ✅

Camera shots of the adult Red-necked stint from Ballycotton, Cork today with Joe Proudfoot Super bird! After poor views this am we were very pleased when it pitched in about 3 hours later! BirdGuides