Bird News Thursday 17th October

The Nighthawk was feeding along the river at Galgorm at 15:22, just below the Weir. The bird was also seen feeding on the river this evening. (Killian Mullarney et al).

A count on Strangford Lough last week recorded 20,950 Brent Geese. Of these 23.5% were juveniles (WWT).

The Three Snow Bunting we’re still at Ramore Head, Portrush (Mervyn Campbell)

Thanks to Ronald Surgenor for the pictures of the Nighthawk, to Thomas Campbell for the picture of the Red Kite and to Cameron Moore for the pictures of the Pink-footed Goose and Curlew Sandpiper: