The two probable Grey-bellied Brent have been seen again near Ballykinler Co.Down this morning. Three Whimbrel and two Greenland Wheatears also present.
'Strange' brent have a habit of turning up in this area:
"Grey-bellied Brant and the Dundrum conundrum." Birding World 14(4): 151-155. Garner, M. (1998)
Cuckoo - 1, Altirichard, Co. Antrim
Greenland Wheatear - 4, Slieveanorra, Co. Antrim
Grasshopper Warbler - 3, Slieveanorra (Antrim) and a
House Sparrows by Danny Boyd
Coots - 'doing what they do best' by Danny Boyd, Victoria Park, Belfast 8th May
Coot, on nest - Ed O'Hara, 10th May
Now just imagine if Ed had got just a little bit closer!
Republic Of Ireland
Green-winged Teal - 1, Tacumshin, Co.Wexford
Glossy Ibis - 1, tacumshin, Co. Wexford
Short-toed Lark - 1, Ballycotton, Co. Cork
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