Bird News Saturday 20th July

At Blackhead 2 Whimbrel flew over calling, 4 Harbour Porpoise were also present, at Whitehead there was a 2nd year Mediterranean Gull with a green leg ring, 32 LU, 2 Common Sandpiper were also present. (Ian Enlander).

An adult and a first summer Roseate Tern were at Belfast Lough RSPB reserve. (Birdguides).

Thanks to today's photographers, to Mervyn Campbell for the pictures of the Stonechats and to Paul Friel for the pictures of the Siskin and the juvenile Robin. You can see more NI bird pictures at www.nibirdpics.blogspot.co.uk