Bird News Thursday 15th April

The drake Lessser Scaup was again at the Lough Erne Resort, Co Fermanagh (Brad Robson)

A Golden Eagle was on Rathlin today (Michael Cecil)

A Spoonbill (an adult in breeding plumage) was in the southwestern corner of Lough Beg this evening, flew in at 20.00 hours then feeding up till dusk. The Great White Egret was also present. (David Steele)


4 late Fieldfare were in the Sperrins this morning (Adam McClure)

Two Grasshopper Warblers were near Armoy in the Antrim Hills today. (Clive Mellon)


15 Whimbrel were at the Bann Estuary from the hide. (John Spottiswood)


A Red Kite and a Merlin were seen in the Antrim Hills (Davy Hunter)


4 Whimbrel and a Red-throated Diver were seen from Magilligan Point (Bob Watts)


3 Common Sandpipers were at Stoneyford Reservoir this evening (John O’Boyle)


Spoonbill, Great White Egret and Little Egret, David Steele:


Lesser Scaup, Brad Robson:



White Wagtail, Ballywhiskin, Guy Hamilton:


Kestrel, Chris Craig:


Merlin, Michael Latham:

You can see more pics of local birds at: http://nibirdpics.blogspot.com/

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