Floodgates/Patton's Marsh

Today I went to The Floodgates at Newtownards and walked to Patton's Marsh. I saw a Kingfisher, Lapwings, Pintails, Oystercatchers, Black-tailed Godwits, Dunlin and lots of other birds. Here are the best photos.

 Oystercatcher

 Pintails

 Dunlin

 Dunlin

 Rock Pipit

 Kingfisher

 Kingfisher

 Count the bird types!

 Ballet-tailed Godwits!!

 Dunlin

 Pintail

 Song Thrush

Newcastle Co. Down

Today at Newcastle I saw a Black Redstart and a Wren at the harbour. On the journey there I saw a Red Kite at Clough and a Kestrel hunting at Carryduff. Here are some photos.

 Kestrel

 Kestrel

 Dunlin

 Dunlin

 Wren

Black Redstart

Short-eared Owl

In November I saw a Short-eared Owl at Ballymacormick Point near Bangor. Here are some photos of a Stonechat and the Owl that were taken from a distance.

 Stonechat

 Short-eared Owl

 Short-eared Owl

Short-eared Owl