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Bird News Wednesday 6th September

September 6, 2017, 5:38 am
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A seawatch from Rue Point, Rathlin this morning had a Long-tailed Skua, 2 Arctic Skuas, 3 Bonxies, 1 Sooty Shearwater and 2 Red-throated Divers (Ric Else and Hazel Watson).
A Roseate Tern, 2 Ruff and 15 Knot were at Belfast Lough RSPB reserve. (Gerard McGeehan).
Thanks to Richard Hunter for the picture of the Wheatear.
 
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Bird News Thursday 7th September

September 7, 2017, 11:09 am
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Five Ruff were at RSPB WoW this evening. Three Swift were also seen. (Daniel Newton) 200+ House Martin were also present and the Terns have now left the Reserve (Derek Polley)

Unusually, a Kingfisher was seen at Rue Point, Rathlin Island today (Ric Else and Hazel Watson)

Everyone will be aware of the bird hunting issues in the Mediterranean. However the work by CABS and what they have observed in Lebanon in the last few days deserves as much publicity (and support) as we can give:
https://youtu.be/RCG0v0tX3j0

Thanks to Ginny McKee for this pic of Sandwich Terns at Carnlough:
 
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Bird News Friday 8th September

September 8, 2017, 2:33 am
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The second year Little Gull was seen again at Whitehead (Cameron Moore)
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Bird News Saturday 9th September

September 9, 2017, 8:16 am
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This morning at Ramore Head there were 6 Leach's Petrels, a juv Sabine's Gull, 4 Sooty Shearwaters, 2 Great Northern Diver, a Red-throated Diver, 8 Bonxie and 4 Arctic Skua (Neal Warnock)

There were good numbers of seabirds feeding in Belfast Lough, including a Storm Petrel and a dark phase Arctic Skua off Grey Point. (Philip Watson)

Three juv Ruff & 2 juv Curlew Sandpipers were at Myroe Levels before a Peregrine scattered everything (Neal Warnock) There were another 4 Curlew Sandpipers at the Bann Estuary (Neal Warnock)


The Hudsonian Whimbrel was still 3km east of Easkey, Co Sligo (Philip West / Mark Stewart).

The high tide roost at Murlough today had 32 Little Egrets. (William Jefferson).

Five Ruff were at Belfast Lough RSPB reserve this morning. (Garry Armstrong).

A single Swift was outside Garvagh today. (Brian Nelson).

A 40 minute seawatch from Marconi's at Ballycastle this evening produced an adult Sabines Gull, a Sooty Shearwater and at least 250 Manx Shearwaters. (Colin Guy).
 
Thanks to Stephen Ffyfe for the picture of a Ruff at RSPB WoW this morning and to Colin Guy for the picture of the Red-throated Diver from Ballintoy:


 


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Bird News Sunday 10th September

September 10, 2017, 4:23 am
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Two Buff-breasted Sandpipers are at Myroe throughout the day (Michael Latham) Two Curlew Sandpipers were also present (Gerard McGeehan / Shirley Dunlop)

9 Ruff were at RSPB WoW (Kevin Kirkham)


At Magilligan Point at 4pm in a strong westerly wind were 5 Arctic Skua ( 4 dark 1 pale) and 1 Bonxie all flying west into Lough Foyle. An Arctic Tern was also on the beach. (Raymond Fulton)


At Burial Island, Co Down a Pomarine ‎Skua,,an Arctic Skua and 14 Red-throated Diver were seen. The hybrid Ring-billed Gull was back at Millisle (Richard Weyl).

Thanks to Michael for the pics of the Buff-breasted Sandpipers and a Curlew Sandpiper:




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Bird News Monday 11th September

September 11, 2017, 3:56 am
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Seawatching at Rue Point, Rathlin 0800-1130, this morning produced: 1 (probably 2) adult Sabine's Gull, 1 Leach's Petrel, 1 Arctic Skua, 6 Great Skuas, 16 Sandwich Terns, 12 Arctic Terns, 5 'commic' terns, 15 Wigeons and a Whimbrel. (Ric and Hazel)

Seawatching at Ramore Head had an adult Sabines, 10 Arctic Terns, 2 Arctic Skuas, 7 Bonxies, 8 Storm Petrels, 6 Leaches Petrels, 30 Manx , and two Great Northern Divers (Stuart McKee, Gerard McGeeban and Shirley Dunlop)

At Myroe, the two Buff-breasted Sandpipers were still present (Tom Ennis, Carol Gillespie and Ray Bennett)

Further seawatching from Ramore Today at Ramore Head, 0700 - 1100  had 1 Pomarine Skua , 4 Sooty Shearwaters, 12 Leach's Petrels, 2 Arctic Skuas, 1 Bonxie, 26 Wigeon, 8 Common Scoters, 9 Arctic Terns and 8 Brent Geese. Between 1730 - 1930 there were 9 Leach's Petrels, 1 Sooty Shearwater, 1 Bonxie , 1 Great Northern Diver, 2 Red-throated Diver and 100 + Manx Shearwaters. A number of Brent Geese were seen arriving from  the North West this afternoon at Portballintrae - approximately 200 in four flocks (Colin Guy)

The Red-necked Grebe, 4 Ruff and 2 Bar-tailed Godwit were at Lough Beg today, (Gareth Bareham and Matthew Tickner). The adult Med Gull was at Portrush East Strand. 10 Leach's Petrel and 4 Bonxie were at Ramore this evening. (Matthew Tickner)

An Arctic or Pomarine Skua was seen distantly on Lower Lough Erne, Co Fermanagh this evening (Brad Robson)

Thanks to Noeni Bryars for this pic of a Ruff (one of 8 today) at RSPB WoW:



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Bird News Tuesday 12th September

September 12, 2017, 11:16 am
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At least 9 Ruff, all juveniles, were at Belfast Lough RSPB reserve this afternoon. (Tom Ennis & Tony Dodds).

The Red-necked Grebe was still off the Mullagh at Lough Beg. (David Steele)

5 Arctic Skua, a Great Skua, 14 Red-throated Diver, 6 Arctic Tern, 1200 Manx Shearwater, a 1st winter Mediterranean Gull and 1 adult Pale-bellied Brent Goose flew past St John's Point. 1400 Razorbill and 400 Kittiwake were feeding at sea. 2000+ Meadow Pipits, 30 White Wagtails, 20 Skylark and 2 Redpoll migrated south over St John's Point in the morning. (Tim Murphy)

Thanks to James Rankin for the picture of the Sparrowhawk with it's Woodpigeon prey.



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Bird News Wednesday 13th September

September 13, 2017, 6:00 am
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The Red-necked Grebe and two Ruff at were Lough Beg this morning (Richard Hunter)

A single Purple Sandpiper was along the coastal path 100m west of Pickie Fun Park / breakwater, Bangor (Derek Polley)

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Bird News Thursday 14th September

September 14, 2017, 5:36 am
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Ten Ruff were at RSPB WoW this morning (Derek Polley)

Sea watching from Rue Point, Rathlin this morning produced: 1 Storm Petrel, 3 Great Skuas, 4 Arctic Skuas, 40 Brent Geese, 7 Common Scoters and 1 Arctic Tern. (Richard Else and Hazel Watson)
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Mandarin Ducks

September 14, 2017, 1:37 pm
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We would be pleased to receive details of any records of Mandarin Ducks in NI to understand the current status of the species. If you have seen any birds recently, please email us details to nibirds@live.co.uk

Female Mandarin, Gareth Platt:


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Bird News Friday 15th September

September 15, 2017, 7:46 am
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The Bann Estuary had a juv Sabine's Gull off the hide.(see photo below); also 1 Curlew Sandpiper and a Ruff. (Hill Dick/Derek McIntyre)



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Bird News Saturday 16th September

September 16, 2017, 8:11 am
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The adult American Golden Plover was still in the ploughed field next to the pumping station at Ballykelly (Garry Armstrong / Wilton Farrelly)

A juvenile Curlew Sandpiper was at the Bann Estuary (Ian Dickey / Richard Donaghey)

American Golden Plover with Golden Plover:


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Two Million Thanks

September 16, 2017, 3:12 pm
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Many thanks to everyone who uses the NI Birds Blog. We have now reached over 2 million hits and would therefore like to thank all who use the Blog. However the biggest thank you goes to those who provide news items, share updates, photographs and feedback. It is greatly appreciated as every user and contributor is the life blood of this Blog.
Many thanks for your support.
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Bird News Sunday 17th September

September 17, 2017, 6:43 am
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Seven Ruff were at Belfast Lough RSPB this morning showing well outside the Observation Room. (Garry Armstrong).

A female Hen Harrier was at Castle Ward, see picture below. (John Moore).

Below is one of the Ruff from Belfast Lough RSPB and thanks to John Moore for the picture of the Hen Harrier:








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Bird News Monday 18th September

September 18, 2017, 2:20 am
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The adult American Golden Plover and a Buff-breasted Sandpiper were in a ploughed field next to the pumping station on the embankment just east of Ballykelly marsh (Dave Bakewell)

A single Chiffchaff was at Kearney this morning.Guy Hamilton)

Thanks to Steve Kent for this pic of an adult Sabines Gull seen off Nairn, Co Donegal on the 12th September:




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Bird News Tuesday 19th September.

September 19, 2017, 8:29 am
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A Chough was near Rue Point , Rathlin. The island was otherwise rather quiet with 2 Chiffchaffs, a flock of 20 Skylarks and a pale phase Arctic Skua from the Ferry The Chough may be the last NI Bird with no breeding this year ( Colin Guy)


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Bird News Wednesday 20th September

September 20, 2017, 8:04 am
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The adult American Golden Plover was still at Ballykelly (Big WP Year team - Claes Wikstrom, Eric Rask, Marten Wikstrom)
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Bird News Thursday 21st September

September 21, 2017, 7:57 am
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A Red-breasted Flycatcher has been reported by Brendan McKeown, at Kinrush airfield, Co Tyrone. He is happy to take birders to see it. You can call him at 02886737924 to arrange viewing. 
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Bird News Friday 22nd September

September 22, 2017, 10:47 am
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3 Pomarine Skua, 1 Arctic Skua, 6 Great Northern Diver, 7 Arctic Tern, 30 Manx Shearwater and 50 Black Guillemots flew past St John's Point between 12noon-2pm. (Tim Murphy)

33 Ruff and a juvenile Curlew Sandpiper were at the Mullagh, Lough Beg (David Steele)

12 Pink-footed Geese were at Myroe (David Hill)

There was no sign of the reported Red-breasted Flycatcher today.

Thanks to Wilf and David for the pics below:

Pink-footed Geese, David Hill:


Male Sparrowhawk, Wilf Swain: 



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Bird News Saturday 23rd September

September 23, 2017, 11:03 am
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The American Golden Plover was with 400 Golden Plover in the field behind the pumping station along the track at Ballykelly. (Tom Ennis).

A Little Stint and 2 Ruff were in the Bann Estuary this afternoon. (Theo Campbell and Richard Donaghey).

  A late Swift and 28+ Twite were at Ballintoy Harbour this morning (Richard Donaghey).

5 Ruff were at Belfast Lough RSPB reserve this morning. (Garry Armstrong).
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