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Niall Hatch, Development Officer with BirdWatch Ireland, examines the types of exotic birds that have been turning up in Ireland, such as the Mandarin Ducks and other exotic wildfowl (e.g., Wood Duck, Bahama Pintail and Hooded Merganser) turning up in and around urban areas (especially Dublin).
One bird that actually people might mistake for an escaped exotic bird! It's called the Bohemian Waxwing, and it's not native to Ireland, but is making an appearance this winter. Niall and his BirdWatch Ireland colleagues want you to report any sightings of waxwings in Ireland - visit www.rte.ie/mooney to find out how!