Bird News Sunday 1st February 2026

The drake Harlequin Duck was still at the river outflow at Trá na gClocha, Curranport, Donegal this mornimg (Mark Carmody)

At least 4 Goosander were at Lough Island Reavy (David Stirling / Chris Murphy)

The Black Redstart was at the mouth of the Shimna River, Newcastle (Chris Murphy)

Two Russian White-fronted Geese were in the fields opposite Callaghans Tyres, Burt, Co Donegal (Derek Brennan)

A Spotted Redshank is at Castle Espie (Stuart Cossey)

The male Black Redstart was still at Portavogie (Stuart Cossey)

Russian White-fronted Geese, Derek Brennan: