help perhaps

IRE60 · 2020-10-29 22:21:24

Today I saw a bird for the second time. It's on the Dodder river and seems to prefer the overhanging areas. I've seen it in two place about half a kilometer apart. Primarily black/dark with a white patch on its kneck/breast. Can't tell you much more because of its speed! Reminds me somewhat of the flight of a kingfisher -…

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Today I saw a bird for the second time. It's on the Dodder river and seems to prefer the overhanging areas. I've seen it in two place about half a kilometer apart. Primarily black/dark with a white patch on its kneck/breast. Can't tell you much more because of its speed! Reminds me somewhat of the flight of a kingfisher - very rapid flapping and low to the water - larger than the latter but from what I could see slightly similar. Any suggestions/help?

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#2 29-10-2020 10:38PM

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a dipper?

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#3 29-10-2020 10:48PM

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magicbastarder wrote: »

a dipper?

Had a look at images - I would say yes. Thanks

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cool - makes sense, given the environment you saw it in.

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Funnily enough...

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=115136464&postcount=1812

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