Thursday 3rd June News


A new day, a new low for this blog. Just to prove it here's a picture of some bemused locals from Tory Island taken on a recent birdless adventure.
















(A spot prize will be awarded for guessing the correct breed).


Don't let anybody say birdwatching in Northern Ireland isn't infectious - look what it's done to the rest of the island!


(Today's Birdguides map - calm before the storm!?)


Breaking News!

Curlew Sandpiper - 1
Sanderling - 1
Dunlin  - 32
Ringed Plover -15

All the SW corner of Lough Beg, Co. Londonderry.

A Whimbrel was at Mullagh and 200 Swift over the Beg, Co. Londonderry.


Slight improvement on the birdmap too - things are looking up!



(County Cork steals the show again)