Tues 28 Apr:
Near BALLYDWAN: Male WOODCHAT
SHRIKE still present.
Mon 27 Apr:
Near BALLYDWAN: Male WOODCHAT
SHRIKE still present at same location as previous days.
Sun 26 Apr:
Near BALLYDWAN: Male WOODCHAT
SHRIKE still present.
Sat 25 Apr:
Near BALLYDWAN: Male WOODCHAT
SHRIKE refound at same location as on Tues 20th (grid ref X389987). Seen carrying a Wren on one occasion.
Further details. Also 2 Sedge Warblers.
Tues 21 Apr:
Nr BALLYDWAN (east of Stradbally): WOODCHAT
SHRIKE (4th county record) at grid reference X389987.
Previous county records:
1974: Adult, Westown, near Tramore, 21-22 June.
1990: One, Clonea, 18 March.
1993: One, Brownstown Head, 20 May.