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#IRBCdecision Not Proven: Ashy-headed Wagtail - female, 7th to 10th May 2019, East Coast Nature Reserve, Co. Wicklow

#IRBCdecision Not Proven: White-throated Sparrow - one, 10th September 2019, Aughills, Dingle Peninsula, Co. Kerry

2019 Irish Rare Bird Report now available as a free pdf on the IRBC website bit.ly/2019IRBR. Least Bittern and Two-barred Warbler added to the Irish List. Hard copy version published in Irish Birds, available from BirdWatch Ireland online shop bit.ly/IrishBirds43

It is with great sadness that we learned today of the passing of legendary Kerry birder, Frank King. A founding member of the IRBC, serving from 1971 to 1983. His willingness to share his knowledge, and good humoured nature, will be missed by all who knew him. RIP

The 2021 Provisional List of Rare Bird Sightings has been updated to the end of August and is now online at irbc.ie/provisional/pr… Please check and send any amendments by e-mail to [email protected]

The 2021 Provisional List of Rare Bird Sightings has been updated to the end of October and is now online at irbc.ie/provisional/pr… Please check and send any amendments by e-mail to [email protected]

Request for images to be considered for inclusion in the 2020 Irish Rare Bird Report. Instructive record pics just as welcome as sharp frame fillers. Please send images (in high resolution if possible) to [email protected] Citrine Wagtail photo by Stephen King

The 2021 Provisional List of Rare Bird Sightings has been updated to the end of December and is now online at irbc.ie/provisional/pr… Please check and send any amendments by e-mail to [email protected]

2020 Irish Rare Bird Report available as a free pdf on the IRBC website bit.ly/2020IRBR. Short-tailed Shearwater and Tennessee Warbler added to the Irish List. Hard copy version published in Irish Birds, available from BirdWatch Ireland online shop bit.ly/IrishBirds44

Request for images to be considered for inclusion in the 2021 Irish Rare Bird Report. Instructive record pics just as welcome as sharp frame fillers. Please send images (in high resolution if possible) to [email protected] Red-backed Shrike photo by Michael O'Clery

The Irish Rare Bird Report 2022 is now available: bit.ly/IrishBirdRepor… Observers are kindly invited to send any comments/amendments to [email protected]

#IRBCdecision Review Update: Falcated Duck at Cross Lough, Belmullet, Co.Mayo 02-11 APR 2012 has been Accepted on the Cat A list.

The 2023 Provisonal List of Rare Bird Sightings is now available online: bit.ly/2023Provisiona… Please review and send any amendments/comments by email to [email protected]

A note on the rationale regarding the acceptance of Falcated Duck to Cat A can be found on the IRBC site, or simply click the link below: bit.ly/FalcatedDuck

The 2024 Provisonal List of Rare Bird Sightings is now available online. Simply click the link below: tinyurl.com/2024Provisiona…

#IRBCdecision Accepted: Cayenne (Cabot’s) Tern - adult female, 13th to 25th June 2020, Lady’s Island Lake, Co. Wexford. First for Ireland.

#IRBCDecision: Accepted to Cat A. Booted Eagle 7th Feb 1999, North Slob Co.Wexford. First record for Ireland.

Request for images to be considered for inclusion in the 2022-24 Irish Rare Bird Reports. Instructive record pics just as welcome as sharp frame fillers. Please send images (in high resolution if possible) to [email protected] Citrine Wagtail photo by Stephen King

#IRBCUpdate: Please follow link for update on Appendices 1 & 2 as of 2025. tinyurl.com/AppendicesIRBC… Photo: Gemma Kelleher

The 2025 Provisonal List of Rare Bird Sightings (Jan-Jun) is now available online: bit.ly/2025ProvList Please review and send any amendments/comments by email to [email protected]