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This site is run by a voluntary group of birders documenting and recording information about the rare and scarce birds and wildlife of Northern Ireland. We provide information on rarities and interesting sightings so that others can enjoy. The rare bird sightings on this blog are not accepted records - rarities need to be confirmed, see https://nirbc.blogspot.co.uk/

If you have any news please text your sightings to: 07973 403 146 \ 07870 863 782 or Email your photos \ sightings \ news items to:
nibirds@live.co.uk

Our Twitter feed is @nibirds

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You can see more pictures on NI birds at our other blog which is dedicated to bird pictures:
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Rarity records for NI can be submitted to the NIRBC via:
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You can also learn more about the NI list and previous decisions at the above website.

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Recommended Reading

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  • - Birds Britannica
  • - Collins Bird Guide
  • - Finding Birds in Ireland
  • - Flight Identification of European Seabirds
  • - Handbook of the Birds of the World
  • - Shorebirds of Ireland
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