"In natural science the principles of truth ought to be confirmed by observations." (Linnaeus). "Though, preferably backed up by a series of high quality digital photos and video." (KerryBirding).
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Sunday 18 November 2012
Probable Ring-necked Duck, Lough Gill
Probable first-winter male (or perhaps a late eclipse adult male) Ring-necked Duck, Lough Gill, 18th November 2012 (Michael O'Keeffe).
Due to distance and poor weather a possible hybrid element to this bird has not yet been ruled out.
