Pintail
Anas acuta
Biorearrach
Status All Ireland: Not currently breeding
Survey timing: May to July
Habitat: Wetlands
Occurrence: Historically suspected at a handful of wetland sites, mainly along Shannon basin.
Habitat preference (simple description of preferred nesting habitat): Freshwater reedy marshes and lakes.
Preferred ways to establish breeding status: Look for adults escorting young on open water.
