Bird News Friday 1st August 2025

 A Barn Owl was near Black Mountain outside Belfast at 6am this morning. (Stuart Cossey)

A Spoonbill was reported at the Quoile. (Ann Marie Smith, David Stirling).

The Wood Sandpiper was still at Inch in Donegal. (Derek Brennan).

A Whimbrel was at Belfast Lough RSPB WoW reserve. (Dot Blakely).

The Osprey was still at Portmore this evening. (Garry Armstrong).

Wood Sandpiper Derek Brennan.


Great Spotted Woodpecker, Noeni Bryars.