Bird News Wednesday 23rd May

A Garden Warbler was seen and heard singing this morning at Lagan Lands East - opposite Annadale allotments - competing with about 15 blackcaps. About 100m down the path, through the trees on left at edge of open ground. (DermotHughes).                                                                                                                                                    
A Cuckoo, Red Kite, Whitethroat and 2 Raven were at Drumkeeragh Forest near Dromara. (Dot Blakely).

The Ring-billed Gull was reported back in Groomsport. 10 Black Guillemot were displaying on the harbour wall. (Francis Duffin).

Thanks to Stuart McKee for this picture of a Roseate Tern that was at the Belfast Lough RSPB reserve. You can check out more pictures of NI birds at www.nibirdpics.blogspot.co.uk