isn't birding in Cork in the autumn great?

With the memories of autumn rares fading rapidly here's a quick reminder of some of the great rares on Cape this autumn - an early christmas present for our japanese reader, if you like!  All images courtesy of C Cronin.

 

Juvenile rosy starling, Cape Clear, September 2006

 

 

Juvenile red backed shrike, Cape Clear, October 2006

 

 

Male red-breasted flycatcher, Cape Clear October 2006

 

 

eastern olivaceous warbler, Cape Clear, September 2006

 

hermit thrush, Cape Clear, October 2006

 

Hope next autumn is as good, and that some of it finds its way to Galley!!