Glossy Ibis has been recorded overwintering in Limerick for the first time this winter (2021/22). A bird found by Gerry Murphy at Cooperhill, Mungret on 24/10/21 was the third record for the County. It was seen in the area on a number of occasions until 9/1/22, when it was joined by a second bird.
Meanwhile a pair found by John Hewson on his farm 20km to the west, at Courtbrown, Askeaton on 23/12/21 was the fourth County record. These birds continued to be seen in that locality up to 4/1/22 with one remaining up to 6/1/22.
Finally a single bird was seen at King's Island marsh in Limerick between 6/3/22 and 16/3/22.
With no overlapping dates between the Askeaton and Mungret birds, it is possible the records relate to the same two birds in each case. The King's Island record comes two months after the last Mungret record and could be a considered a fifth County record, possibly a fresh Spring migrant.
The first Cooperhill bird proved to be relatively confiding, unlike the pair seen at Courtbrown.
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| Glossy Ibis at Cooperhill, Mungret on 29/10/21. |
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| Glossy Ibis at Courtbrown, Askeaton on 2/1/22 |
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| Glossy Ibis pair at Courtbrown, Askeaton on 2/1/22 |
