Rare Scarlet Tanager Sighting Draws Birdwatchers to Halifax
Birdwatchers have flocked to a quiet cul-de-sac in Shelf, near Halifax, as a scarlet tanager, an ultra-rare bird, was spotted in the UK for the first time in over 40 years. This remarkable sighting occurred on 12 November 2024, after the bird was blown off course by strong winds from a North American hurricane.
The scarlet tanager, typically found in lowland South America and the eastern United States, has only been recorded eight times in Britain, with the last sighting occurring in the Outer Hebrides in 2014. Bird enthusiasts from across the UK, some traveling over 300 miles, descended on the location, eager to catch a glimpse of the striking male, known for its bright red plumage and black wings.
Birdwatchers described the experience as exhilarating, expressing their disbelief at the rarity of such a sighting. The bird’s song, often compared to that of a “robin with a cold,” added to the excitement as many waited patiently for a sighting.
Local residents were surprised by the influx of well-behaved visitors, with one resident turning the occasion into a charitable opportunity by charging for garden access. The unexpected gathering highlights both the thrill of birdwatching and the wonder of nature, as enthusiasts marvelled at how a small bird could traverse thousands of miles across the ocean.
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The rare scarlet tanager normally travels between lowland South American woods and the eastern United States
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Birdwatchers flock to a quiet cul-de-sac after a rare visitor to the UK's shores in spotted.
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Hundreds of bird lovers flocked to Shelf, West Yorkshire, this morning to catch a glimpse of a scarlet tanager, an ultra-rare bird from America not se
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Twitchers descended on a street in Shelf, near Halifax, for a glimpse of the rare visitor to Britain.
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The scarlet tanager is believed to have been blown off course by a North American hurricane
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Ultra-rare bird spotted in UK after being blown off course by hurricane
A RARE bird has ruffled the feathers of twitchers in the UK after being spotted for the first time in over 40 years. The scarlet tanager was on its wa
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