Two days of balmy sunshine seemed to spur the region into action and give it a continental feel, if not the local area, birding wise.
A Savi's Warbler is singing at Strathbeg reserve, a Blyth's Reed Warbler and Marsh Warbler likewise at Girdleness. There has been a Female Red-backed Shrike just north of Hackley Bay, near the coastal path, last seen yesterday.
Last weekend a late inspection of photographs confirmed the presence of a Grey-headed Wagtail with the UK race Yellow Wagtail at Cotehill. Like last years, appears to be a first year bird. Only seen in flight after being flushed by a car, I didn't notice it preceding this on the post in the corner of the view as I focused on the flavissima! Could have been worse though...
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| Cotehill wagtail experience |
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| 1st Year Grey-headed Wagtail |
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| Yellow Wagtail |
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