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)