nibirds: Bird News Sunday 8th June

The Hobby was still present at Montiaghs Moss (Keith Bennett)

Two Reed Warbler were singing at Lough Cowey, Co Down (Brian Murphy)

A Curlew Sandpiper was at the south west corner of Lough Beg and a pair of Ring-necked Duck at the Mullagh. (David Steele)

The drake Garganey was still at Portnore Lough (Birdguides).

At least five summer plummaged Sanderling and a Curlew Sandpiper were at Magilligan Point today. (Charles Stewart).

A family part of Spotted Flycatcher and a Kingfisher were at Sion Mills, Co Tyrone. (Brian Hegarty).

Last night a Red Grouse was calling at Clabby Mountain in Co. Fermanagh. (Colin Bell).

Thanks to today's photographers, to Christine Cassidy, Dick Glasgow, Brian Hegarty, Charles Stewart, Karl Martin and Charles Harkin.