Siberian birds flock to Northern Ireland

27 January 2009 -

Fans of nature in Northern Ireland should head to Belfast to see Bohemian Waxwings, a species of bird which has made the country its temporary home, according to the BBC.

The Siberian flocks drew birdwatchers to the Lagan towpath in south Belfast at the weekend as they turned up in droves to nestle in the area's trees and shrubs.

Kendrew Colhoun, from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, told the news provider the Waxwings are keen on red berries, which could see them make their home in people's gardens.

However, fans of nature in Northern Ireland should not wait too long to see them, Mr Colhoun stated, as they will soon be heading off again.

"This trans-continental trip is at its far end, they will be thinking of heading east soon. They will be getting back to their breeding ground in Eastern Europe in April/May," he added.

Meanwhile, Frances Burscough from the Belfast Telegraph, recently claimed Northern Ireland has many great spots for birdwatching, including Strangford Lough and the Giant's Causeway.