Bird News Thursday 17th December

Yesterday a Chiffchaff was along the canal behind Regent School, Newtownards. The bird was not heard to call. (Lesley Barker).

A female Brambling was in a garden at Ballyholme in Bangor and a Great Northern Diver was at Groomsport. (George Gordon).

A Red-throated Diver was in Ballyholme Bay, Bangor. (George Henderson).

The Red Kite was still along the M1. Today it was near Junction 9 (Brad Robson).

Thanks to Lesley for this pic of the Chiffchaff: