Cape Clear Bird Obs

We would like to express our deepest condolences to his friends and family at this very sad and difficult time. May he rest in peace.

Steve was the Wildlife Officer at our Cape Clear Bird Observatory for many years and, as anyone lucky enough to have met him will know, a truly lovely, kind man. We will be paying a full tribute to him and his life very soon.

All of us at BirdWatch Ireland are deeply shocked and saddened by the sudden passing yesterday of our friend and colleague Steve Wing, on his beloved Cape Clear Island.

Turtle Dove at the lake. Not much else though @BirdWatchIE @MaryCadogan1 @birdobs_council

Not world breaking news but it is for Cape! We had our first wild duck (Teal) on one of our new ponds!! We've had a few of our resident Mallards visit but they don't really count!! @BirdWatchIE @birdobs_council @oliver_geoff @MaryCadogan1

Pied Flycatcher one of only 3 birds caught this morning! Not yesterday's bird @BirdWatchIE @MaryCadogan1 @birdobs_council @PBOprof

Pied Fly and Spot Fly on the High Road near Pegs @BirdWatchIE @MaryCadogan1 @birdobs_council @oliver_geoff

Brief view of tge Black Kite this morning and a Pied Flycatcher at the lake @BirdWatchIE @MaryCadogan1 @birdobs_council @oliver_geoff

1000's of hirundines passing through Cape today. @BirdWatchIE @birdobs_council @oliver_geoff

Cape 0915-1015 194 Cory's, 27 Greats, 47 Sooties,1 LT Skua, 3 Poms and 1 Arctic Skua. @BirdWatchIE @birdobs_council @MaryCadogan1

Puss Moth caterpillar on Cape for the last few days! @BirdWatchIE @birdobs_council @MaryCadogan1 @PBOprof

Seawatch from today - 1 Wilsons Petrel, 260+ Cory's Shearwaters, 7 Great Shearwaters, 22 Sooty Shearwaters, 3 Pomarine and 1 Arctic Skuas plus 10 Stormies. 2 sites, Eamonn O'Donnell and me! @BirdWatchIE @birdobs_council @bobolink5 @MaryCadogan1

While Oct. is prime time for observing seabird migration on Cape, current guests might spot some early Great Shearwaters! These birds undertake a remarkable migration, from remote breeding grounds in South Atlantic islands, to North Atlantic waters in the non-breeding season.

Cape is known for its rarities. Our guests may be lucky enough to spot the superb Western Subalpine Warbler, which has been recorded here on rare occasions! A migratory species, this bird breeds in the Mediterranean region, spending winter in sub-Saharan Africa. 📷Dick Coombes

Looking forward to greeting our guests tomorrow for the next Cape Clear Wildlife Weekend. Cory's Shearwater is one of many species we hope to spot! A Wildlife Weekend is worth putting on your 2025 bucket list👇 birdwatchireland.ie/our-work… @oileanchleire @BirdWatchIE 📷Dick Coombes

Adult Sabs Gull off Cape just now! @BirdWatchIE @birdobs_council

A quick one hour seawatch from Focarrig produced 105 Cory's, 2 Greats and 9 Sooties. VERY little else with them though.@BirdWatchIE @birdobs_council @oliver_geoff @MaryCadogan1