Many thanks to our photo contributors: Mick Boyle, Derek Charles, Sean Cronin, Eric Dempsey, Ramón Gómez Juncal & Michael Davis.

Above)Ruff, Swords, Co. Dublin, 25th June 2008 (Photo: Eric Dempsey).

Above) Little Ringed Plover, Mallow Sugar Factory Lagoons 22nd June 2008 (Photo: Sean Cronin).

Above) Yellow-legged Gull, Clashmore, Co. Waterford, 19th June 2008 (Photo: Sean Cronin).

Above) White-tailed Eagle, from the Co. Kerry re-introduction scheme, Clea Lakes, Co. Down, 15th June 2008 (Photo: Derek Charles).

Above) Black-browed Albatross, 52º 40.0 N, 13º 30.0 W, about 100 nautical miles west of Kilkee, Co. Clare, 4th and 5th June 2008 (Photo: Ramón Gómez Juncal).

Above) Black-browed Albatross, 52º 40.0 N, 13º 30.0 W, about 100 nautical miles west of Kilkee, Co. Clare, 4th and 5th June 2008 (Photo: Ramón Gómez Juncal).

Above) Black-browed Albatross, 52º 40.0 N, 13º 30.0 W, about 100 nautical miles west of Kilkee, Co. Clare, 4th and 5th June 2008 (Photo: Ramón Gómez Juncal).

Above) American Golden Plover, Annagh, Belmullet, Co. Mayo, 1st June 2008 (Photo: Michael Davis).

Above) American Golden Plover, Annagh, Belmullet, Co. Mayo, 1st June 2008 (Photo: Michael Davis).

Above) Crane, Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow, 1st June 2008 (Photo: Mick Boyle).

Above) Hybrid Glaucous x Herring Gull, Nimmo's Pier, Galway, Co. Galway, 1st June 2008 (Photo: Michael Davis).

Above) Marsh Harrier, Lough Beg, Co. Cork,1st June 2008 (Photo: Sean Cronin).

Above) Turtle Dove, Youghal, Co. Cork, 1st June 2008 (Photo: Sean Cronin).

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