The sun was shining yet again today and the heat was almost unbearable by Northern Irish standards, nevertheless, I soldiered on and made may way around Billy Neill Country Park near Comber which proved worthwhile in the end. I was pleasantly surprised to see Sedge Warblers in the reeds at both sides of the pond - this is the first time I have seen them here, mind you it has been a few years since I have visited with birds in mind. The pond also had a Grey Heron along with the resident Mute Swan and some Gadwall and Moorhen. Plenty of Hirundines were also skimming along its surface and flying overhead, all three residents were present: Swallows, House Martins and Sand Martins. They were also joined by Swifts. Other birds included Chaffinches, Goldfinches Wrens, Robins, Willow Warblers, Long-Tailed Tits, Reed Buntings and a Buzzard. On the way back to the car, the day was rounded off superbly by a pair of Dippers catching flies in a shaded part of the river. Good day out, enjoy the photos!
Grey Heron
Sedge Warbler
Sand Martin
Swallow
Grey Heron
Female Mallard
Robin
Grey Heron
Willow Warbler
Wren
Buzzard
Sedge Warbler
Nearly!
Female Mallard
House Martin
Common Swift
Mute Swan
Dipper
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