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Features

Deep-sea birding
Anthony McGeehan's illustrated article on the extraordinary pelagic off Donegal, in September 2007.

Eiders in Ireland
There's far more to the Eiders wintering in Ireland than previously thought. Martin Garner & Wilton Farrely explain.

The Great Northern Bullfinch Hunt
Anthony McGeehan discusses the recent influx of Northern Bullfinches into Ireland.

A Bird in the Hand
Paul Kelly & Steve Wing show us a wealth of photos of birds in the hand, including some rarities.

Pelagic Magic
Anthony McGeehan's account of the successful boat trip off Donegal in August 2003.

Lovely Larids
Anthony McGeehan takes a look at some recent Caspian and Yellow-legged Gull records from the north of the country.

Predictions
Predictions for additions to the Irish List.

Eleven years on...
Which predictions were correct.

Additions
Additions to the Irish List, 1990 to present.

Irish Subspecies
Coal Tit
Dipper
Jay

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