Bird News Friday 12th June 2026

 The Red-footed Falcon remains near Jenkinstown in Co. Louth. (John Kenny). The bird was still present early afternoon. (Guy Hamilton, Terry Hanna).

The Osprey was seen again around Gibb's Island in Strangford Lough. (Paul Megahy, David Stirling).

An Osprey is at Corbett Lough outside Banbridge. (David McCreedy).

A Red Kite with a purple wing tagged was on the west shore of Lough Neagh. (Philip McErlean).

Four Glossy Ibis are at Lough Beg this evening. (David Steele).

A hybrid Hooded x Carrion Crow was around the Four Winds, Belfast this evening. (Aaron Long).

Red-footed Falcon, Terry Hanna.

Red-footed Falcon, Guy Hamilton.

Bird News Thursday 11th June 2026

Roseate Tern this morning and early afternoon at Belfast Lough RSPB WoW Reserve. Still present 1pm roosting Common Terns on far side from visitor centre (Derek Polley). Showing well with Sandwich Terns 230pm (Stuart McKee).

Red-footed Falcon continuing at the same site near Jenkinstown, Co Louth (Jon Biddle).

Roseate Tern, Stuart McKee:

Bird News Wednesday 10th June 2026

The Red-footed Falcon remains at Jenkinstown, Co Louth (Theo Campbell / Martin Deehan)  The bird was still present at lunchtime (Derek Polley)

An Osprey was fishing off Gibbs Ireland, Strangford Lough, this morning (per Paul Meghahey)

A Night Heron was seen on the 29th May in Magheragall area, near Lisburn. Not seen subsequently.

A Grasshopper Warbler was at Portballintrae (Lauren Hutton)

The Spoonbill was still at The Quoile (Kevin Kirkham)

Red-footed Falcon, Martin Deehan:

Red-footed Falcon, Stevie Brennan:

Bird News Tuesday 9th June 2026

 The Red-footed Falcon is still at Jenkinstown in Co. Louth. (Conor O'Brien) The bird is still present at 6pm. (Justin Ivory).

A Ring Ousel was in song at the Giants Causeway. (Fran O'Connell).

The Spoonbill was still at the Quoile. (Ann-Marie Smyth).

The Chough is still on Rathlin. (Ric Else).

Bird News Monday 8th June 2026

At least one Cetti's still singing close to McNabb's, Killough (Chris Murphy).

Red-footed Falcon still near Jenkinstown on Cooley Peninsula, Co Louth. Unfortunately photos from yesterday show two ticks around its left eye though it continues to feed voraciously. Still present mid afternoon feeding on insects and worms (John Lambe). Still present this evening (Ewan McKenzie).

Chough again on Rathlin; the first sighting in a fortnight (Ric Else / Hazel Watson).

Black-necked Grebe continuing at Oxford Island (per Ed O’Hara). Still present 7pm (Aiden Donohoe).

Osprey at the Quoile also a Black Swan at large (Wren Kirkpatrick).

2 probable Orcas off Tory on Saturday (James McNelis).

Red-footed Falcon, Shane Brighton:

Osprey, Wren Kirkpatrick:

Chough, Ric Else:

Bird News Sunday 7th June 2026

A Black-necked Grebe was off the Croaghan Hide, Oxford Island m, this morning (Garry Armstrong). The bird was still showing at 2:15 (Stuart Cossey)

The female Red-footed Falcon was still showing well at Jenkinstown, Co Louth (Mark Elliott)

The Spoonbill continues at the Quoile (Jeff Larkin)

The Mediterranean Gulls now have young at RSPB WoW (Stuart McKee)

Two adult and 3 juvenile Great Spotted Woodpecker were visiting a garden near Hillsborough (Garry Wilkinson)

Red-footed Falcon, Mark Elliott:

Black-backed Grebe, record shot, Daniel Newton:

Bird News Saturday 6th June 2026

The Red-footed Falcon is still at the same location in Co. Louth. (Stuart McKee, David Steele, Garry Armstrong). The bird was still present to at least 4.00pm. (Nigel Moore).

A Spotted Flycatcher was at Roslea in Co. Fermanagh. (Colin Bell).

A possible Hobby was seen  flying over Ballyculter, near Castleward. (David Stirling).

There was no sign of the Spoonbill at the Quoile today. (Alan Fitzsimmons).

Pairs of Mediterranean Gulls continue at Belfast Lough RSPB WoW reserve. (Aaron Somerville).

A Yellowhammer was singing at Greyabbey. (J Martin).

Red-footed Falcon, Nigel Moore.

Bird News Friday 5th June 2026

Red footed Falcon still at the same spot in Co Louth near Jenkinstown on the Cooley Peninsula (Fergal Stanley / Chris Rankin). At https://maps.app.goo.gl/eGik7Cvufv17LshN9?g_st=iw

Male Crossbill over Fivemiletown garden thus morning. Yesterday 2 Crossbills at Corchloghy, Co Tyrone and a Spotted Flycatcher on the Augher River Walk (Colin Bell).

Adult Hobby in the Antrim Hills (Ian Dickey). Also a Whinchat (Chris Hamilton).

Hobby, Ian Dickey:

Red-footed Falcon, Michael Latham:

Bird News Thursday 4th June 2026

The Red-footed Falcon was again showing well this morning at Jenkinstown, Co Louth. (Fergal Stanley) Please park here and walk back to the main road where the bird frequents the rough stoney field. The bird was still present at 5pm (Bob Watts). The bird was present at 9pm (Stephen Dunbar) https://maps.app.goo.gl/67xEYq6PyDsujpKz8?g_st=ipc

A white Red Kite was seen in the Antrim Hills. (Dermot Hughes) Any other sightings of this bird would be welcome.

The Spoonbill was still at the Quoile (Garry and Gayle Wilkinson)

A Marsh Harrier was still at Inch, Co Donegal (Arnie Livingstone)

Spoonbill, Quoile, Garry Wilkinson:

Marsh Harrier, Arnie Livingstone:

Bird News Wednesday 3rd June 2026

 The 1st summer female Red-footed Falcon is still on the Cooley Peninsula in Co. Louth. (Birdguides).

Red-footed Falcon, John Murphy:

Bird News Tuesday 2nd June 2026

1st summer female Red-footed Falcon still present Co Louth at same site as yesterday at Cooley Point (Bird Info Services).

Marsh Harrier on Rathlin (Tomas Hand).

Golden Eagle soaring high above Glynn at 1420 before heading west, a very tatty individual (Tim Davies).

White-tailed Eagle, 2 Ospreys and Spoonbill at the Quoile (Chris Murphy).

No sign of Marsh Sandpiper at Lough Bef from legitimate viewing points, Little Stint the best (Martin Deehan / Theo Campbell). No sign this evening (David Steele). Please note all areas apart from Longpoint Wood viewing point are out of bounds. 

Red-footed Falcon, Peter Phillips & Leia Getty:

Bird News Monday 1st June 2026

The Red-footed Falcon was in Co Louth at 5:30pm at this location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zFKXTepeTdzfmPbKA?g_st=ic

The White-tailed Eagle was seen again at the Quoile (Paul Megaghy)

Yesterday a Red-footed Falcon was in the Cooley Mountains, Louth (Gerry Carolan)

A Hobby was at Long Point viewing area, Lough Beg (David Steele)

The Spoonbill was still at the Quoile (Chris Murphy)

The Marsh Sandpiper was again at Lough Beg this evening and appeared in the southwest corner about 19.30. At 20.30 it flew out again and was relocated back on the western shoreline where it was found last Friday. Present there amongst other waders (godwits etc) up to 21.20 though rather distant. It is worth checking Long Point. Two Curlew Sandpiper and a Little Stint were on the western shore this evening (David Steele) Please note that the meadows have breeding waders and birders should not walk them and obey all signs in the area.