Tuesday 15th November 2016
	The first Harlequin Duck for Ireland was seen from the Cape Clear ferry in County Cork today, between Sherkin Island and Hare Island. Lingering rarities present today included the Killdeer and Western Rufous Turtle Dove in Shetland, Northern Harrier in Orkney, Hudsonian Whimbrel and Dalmatian Pelican in Cornwall, Hooded Merganser in Ayrshire, two Eastern Black Redstarts in Cleveland, Pallid Harrier in Lincolnshire, Lesser Yellowlegs in Dorset and Bonaparte's Gull in Devon.
-  Will Soar, RBA