Bird News Wednesday 23rd February

The Ferruginous Duck was still at the north end of Ballysaggart Lough, Dungannon to lunchtime at least (Mark Stewart).

The two Ring-necked Parakeets of unknown origin were seen again in north Belfast. (Kevin Kirkham).

A 2nd year Iceland Gull was at the Round O in Enniskillen this morning. (Brad Robson)

Approximately 100 Whooper Swans were at Flatfield outside Moira this morning. (Juliet Fleming).

The Ring Ouzel still at Ballard Co Armagh in the same small fields around the junction of Ballard Road and Aghmakane Road this afternoon (John Spottiswood)

Thanks to Ronnie Doggart for the picture of Purple Sandpipers from Donaghadee: