Bird News for Tues 8th February

The Ring-necked Duck continues to be seen at Lough Cowey Co.Down(Birdguides)

The DB Brent (seen earlier at Church Bay) was at Ballycarry Bridge in Larne Lough along with the Med.Gull with the yellow ring. 130 PB Brent,4 Whooper Swan, 50 Greylag and a Little Egret. (C.Moore)

12 Waxwing were at Winter Avenue, Belfast. (Irishbirding)

3 Snow Bunting, 6 Red Grouse and a male Merlin were at Agnew's Hill nr Larne (Irishbirding)

14 Purple Sandpipers were at Newcastle harbour. (Ian Jackson).

Thanks to Ian for these shots from Newcastle today.

Purple Sandpiper, Newcastle Harbour - Ian Jackson

Dunlin, Newcastle Harbour - Ian Jackson