NIOC

The Northern Ireland Ornithologists' Club was formed in 1965. Its purpose then, as now, was to focus the interests of active and enthusiastic birders.

[James O'Neill @Jamesoneillii]

On a day like today with no wind, the surface of Lough Neagh is still like a millpond. Perfect for a morning with the grebes!

[James O'Neill @Jamesoneillii]

HE'S BACK!! my male #swift is back from migration for his 6th breeding season in his nestbox! He hasn't touched solid ground since July 2019 and is dying for a proper preen and sleep I bet.

Here we go again for another summer of swift madness 🤩

[Rathlin Stickybeak @_Stickybeak]

HELLO PUFFINS!!! In a world turned upside down, it's so good to see the Puffins have still made their way back to #Rathlin. They're one day early compared with the last 3 years - although if you account for the leap year, they are actually perfectly punctual once again!

[Sara McCracken @dougalhorse]

@RSPBNI @Natures_Voice @niscifest @ChrisGPackham @JBAMartin - it’s all happening at Belfast’s Window on Wildlife #NISF20

[Sara McCracken @dougalhorse]

Absolutely amazing to meet @ChrisGPackham today at @RSPBNI window on wildlife #WoW @niscifest

[NIOC @NIOC1965]

@heartofdownreds @UlsterWildlife @RedSquirrelsNI @Shanna_Rice92 @CarMFin @mstinson1871 @RonaldSurgenor @NTRangerToby @MontaltoEstate Thank you for a fascinating talk, all of our club members enjoyed it tremendously. The work you are all doing for our native reds is inspirational!

[heartofdownreds @heartofdownreds]

Great evening with the N.I. Ornithologists Club in the Ulster Museum talking about the little Reds. @UlsterWildlife @RedSquirrelsNI @Shanna_Rice92 @CarMFin @mstinson1871 @RonaldSurgenor @NTRangerToby @MontaltoEstate

[NIRSG @nirsg]

The Wanderer Returns.....? The latest update on the satellite tagged Co. Down born Red Kite which went to Westmeath https://t.co/VMdPVwrbWJ

[Dr. Kez Armstrong 🇪🇺 @alethionaut]

The juvenile #Kestrels are taking to the wing & it’s just as important to record any sightings in #northernireland - check https://t.co/sVimx7G2Rz for coordinates & send them though to me! https://t.co/n8YtuLfgZW #kestrelclub #northernireland @RSPBNI @BTO_NIreland @NIOC1965

[Lesley Barker @m13ldb]

Lovely to see so many Wren @NTmountstewart yesterday, such big voices for such small birds! @UlsterWildlife @RSPBNI @NationalTrustNI @nationaltrust @NIOC1965

[Lesley Barker @m13ldb]

These guys amaze me every year! Large numbers of beautiful light-bellies Brent geese on strangford lough ❤️❤️@UlsterWildlife @RSPBNI @NIOC1965

[Ronald Surgenor @RonaldSurgenor]

It’s never going to win any prizes for photography, but what a start to the morning, Rathlin islands Corncrake in fine song. @_Stickybeak @nibirds @NIBirdwatchers @natureofrathlin @dunbar44 @IanDickey55 @M_campbellphoto @JR_Wildlife

[Ronald Surgenor @RonaldSurgenor]

Great start to the morning here on Rathlin, Corncrake calling away like a goodun. @RSPBNI @nibirds @_Stickybeak @dunbar44

[Dara McAnulty @NaturalistDara]

Absolutely thrilled to be presenting a segment on a new 6 part @bbcradioulster nature series: ‘Wild North and Warming’ - alongside the brilliant @tessa_niadh ! First episode Sat 25th May!!

https://t.co/U2BbqKzmaw

[Lesley Barker @m13ldb]

Was so pleased a few weeks ago to have my first goldfinch in the garden and today they bought 4 young ones with them! ❤️❤️ @UlsterWildlife @RSPBNI @NIOC1965

[James O'Neill @Jamesoneillii]

THEY'RE BAAACK!!
A count of 12 #swifts over Portadown this morning, and my earliest was seen on the 23rd at Lough Neagh.
I look forward to seeing my pair back in their box for their 5th consecutive year!

[James O'Neill @Jamesoneillii]

The grebes on Lough Neagh have now settled into their territories and built their nests, and are thinking about mating & laying eggs - but there's always still time for a dance. This pair performed beautifully yesterday evening.

[Richard Donaghey @CausewayBirds]

Too windy for the nets yet again (40mph+) so opted for a spot of spring trapping on the Causeway Coast this morning instead

[Dr. Kez Armstrong 🇪🇺 @alethionaut]

Who gave David Attenborough a name badge?? 😂 #OurPlanet⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠ @NetflixUK #ShareOurPlanet⁠ ⁠

[Rathlin Stickybeak @_Stickybeak]

Puffins back at the #Rathlin West Light #Seabird Centre today, getting used to life on land after a week away at sea @RSPBNI @gtlighthouses #seabirdersaturday