Vireos

 

 

Philadelphia Vireo Glaséan  Philadelphia Vireo philadelphicus

Rare vagrant.

One county and Irish record up to the end of 2020.

1985 Galley Head, 12th to 17th October. This was the first Irish and Western Palearctic Record.

Global Distribution: Breeds in northern North America and winters in Central America. (Cornell Lab of Ornithology)

 

Red-eyed Vireo Glaséan Súildearg Vireo olivaceus

Rare vagrant.

42 county records, all single birds, up to the end of 2020.

The first county record was one on the 6th/7th October 1967 on Cape Clear Island.

Birds have been seen at the following locations: Baltimore, Cape Clear Island (most records), Crookhaven, Dursey Island, Firkeel, Inch Bay, Knockadoon Head, Mizen Head, Toe Head.

Apart from one bird remaining into November all were seen in September and October. 50% stayed for more than a day.

Global Distribution: Breeds in northern and eastern North America and winters in northern South America. (Cornell Lab of Ornithology)