Marsh Harrier - 2, reported at Croaghan Flats near Oxford Island, Co. Armagh
(Croaghan Island is visible from the hide at Closet Bay)
Red Kite - 1, flew over the A2 at Banbridge Coachworks, Co. Down
Peregrine - 1, Tipperary Woods, Newcastle, Co. Down (flyover)
Pomarine Skua - 1, adult, The Gobbins, Island Magee, Co. Antrim
Some decent birds today and I'd have been glad to see any of them. Doesn't put me off showing this picture of a Robin to remind you that Christmas is looming.
To add further insult to injury - a crackpot squad of NIBA birders has touched down in Bulgaria and are seemingly cleaning up.
So far the lads have scored:
Griffon Vulture
Egyptian Vulture
Eastern Imperial Eagle
Chukar Partridge
Syrian Woodpecker
Wallcreeper
Eastern Rock NuthatchLesser Grey Shrike
Barred Warbler
Black-headed Bunting
Rock bunting
Jealous yet?!
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