Bird News Thursday 21st June

A Hobby has been reported from the Montiaghs near Aghalee, the same area as the bird seen last summer, although unlike last years bird this bird does not have a damaged foot. This could be the bird seen at Rams Island nearby yesterday.

The Glossy Ibis was present at Colebrook River close to its exit at Lough ( ie at end of lane on RHS). It flew off north at 8.20pm and didnt return by 9.15pm. (Colin Bell)

A Little Gull was at Kinnegar Shore.(P.Scott)

There has been quite a few Rose-coloured Starlings reported from around the UK so well worth checking any Starling flocks.

Our thanks to Alistair Prentice for the photo of a pair of Swallows