Bird News Sunday 14th July

A flock of 20 Common Crossbills flew over Slaght near Ballymena this morning - an unprecedented flock for this area (David Steele)

A Red Kite was circling just above the roundabout in Clough, Co. Down this afternoon. (Paul and Niall Mulvenna)

A Long-eared Owl was seen near Magheragall, Lisburn (Tom Trouton)