Bird News Monday 9th April.

The south end of Lough Beg this evening had the Great White Egret and 38 Ruff in Paddy's Dub area. A 1st winter Med.Gull over the beg and 65 White Wagtail at Mullagh.(David Steele)

A Whimbrel was seen on Belfast Lough. (Linda Thompson)

An Iceland Gull was St Columbs Park, Derry (Michael Savage)

The Green winged Teal remains at Ballycarry.(Cameron Moore) see pic below.

Fields on Moss Road in Millisle, this afternoon had a Snipe, several Skylark, 2 Ravens and 2 Yellowhammer.(David McCormick)

2 House Martin were at Tullybrannigan, Newcastle (Anne NcCombe)

2 Reed Warblers were at Victoria Park, Belfast (Margaret Adamson)

An Osprey flew over Coalisland (BirdGuides)

Late news from yesterday and Blacker's Rock, Lough Neagh, Co. Tyrone had 1 Swallow, 2 Willow w’Warbler, 150 Black tailed godwit, 50 Golden plover, 20 Curlew, 10 Common snipe, 4 pairs Gadwall, 2 pairs Shelduck and 1 pair of Stonechat. (Godfrey McRoberts)

Med Gull from Castle Espie.

Whimbrel - Linda Thompson