Bird News Thursday 18th April

 A 2nd calendar year Marsh Harrier, a different bird to the one present last week, was on Rathlin this morning. Three Common Sandpipers were also present and yesterday two Whimbrel were on the island. (Ric Else & Hazel Watson).

The Iceland Gull is still at Portballintrae this morning. (Stephen Riddell).

Killough harbour today had three Dark-bellied Brent among fifteen hundred Brent, also present were three Whimbrel and three hundred Golden Plover. (Chris Murphy).

A single Common Sandpiper was at Belfast Lough RSPB WoW reserve. (Derek Polley).

There are three seats available for the boat trip to Islay on Saturday 20th April. This trip will visit the Oa RSPB reserve to look for eagles, Chough and Hen Harriers.

Please contact Jim Wells on 07856235144 for details.

Iceland Gull, Stephen Riddell.



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