Bird News Friday 17th July

A Greenshank, Knot, 4 Common Sandpiper and a second-summer Mediterranean Gull were at Belfast Harbour Lagoon (Gerard McGeehan).

A Long-eared Owl was seen on Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30am in trees above the Red Arch, between Cushendall and Waterfoot (Chris Howler).

A Spotted Flycatcher was in the garden on the tow path opposite the Scarva Tea Rooms and 2 Kingfishers were at Moneypenny Lock today. (Karen Elliott).

Thanks to Karl Martin for the pictures of the Sedge Warbler and the Swallow.