Bird News Friday 5th July

The Rose-coloured Starling is still present around the Castleglen Grove area of Dundrum this morning. (Sean Hennessy).  The bird was still present at 5 o'clock. (Derek Polley/Daniel Newton).
Would anyone visiting to look for this bird please ensure that they respect the privacy and the property of the residents of the area. Also ensure that you park sensibly, not blocking drives or gateways.

Two Common Sandpipers were at Belfast WOW reserve. (Michael Latham).

Thanks to Sean Hennessy for the first two pictures, to Daniel Newton for the second two pictures of the Starling and to Thomas Campbell for the pictures of the young Whinchat and the Siskin: