Bird News Friday 13th October

In Donegal an eclipse male King Eider was with 6 male Eider at the south end of Murvagh Beach, an adult male Surf Scoter, a juvenile Little Gull and a possible male borealis Eider were off Rossnowlagh Point. (Brad Robson).

2 juvenile Wheatear and 3 Goldcrest were at St John's Point. (Tim Murphy).

Yesterday a Merlin was beside the road at Atnamollyboy townland in Co. Fermanagh (near Fivemiletown). (Clive Mellon).

A Lapland Bunting was calling frequently as it flew over Ramore Head (Hill Dick).

Thanks to Clive for the picture of the Merlin.