Rare bird seen in the UK for just the 13th time

A rare bird that has only been spotted in the UK just a few times has been seen at a nature reserve. Birdwatchers at Dunwich ...

Photographer captures striking image of rare creature in unexpected location — here's why it's so unusual

Howes captured a striking photo of the slender songbird, per The Northern Echo, which is easily recognized by its bright ...
East Anglian Daily Times

Rare Turkestan shrike spotted at Dunwich Heath in Suffolk

A Turkestan shrike has been at Dunwich Heath since Thursday. This species, which is also known as a red-tailed shrike, is usually found breeding in parts of Siberia and Central Asia. They are also ...
Eastern Daily Press

Rare bird seen on Snettisham beach path in Norfolk

A rare bird has been spotted close to the Norfolk coast. Keen birder Matt Sanders spotted a short-toed lark hopping along the Snettisham beach path on Sunday. He pulled out his camera and successfully ...

Visitors flock to see 'rare' Glossy ibis

There have been 19 sightings reported of the exotic bird in Kent with more sighted further along the south coast of England.
Eastern Daily Press

Rare birds that were spotted across Norfolk this summer

The red-backed shrike was spotted in Thornham, around four miles east of Hunstanton, in the first week of September. According to the RSPB, red-backed shrikes are red-listed birds. Their dramatically ...

Rare glossy ibis adds Cumbria to 'groundbreaking' UK migration

Glossy ibises remain scarce visitors to the UK, with roughly 200 individuals typically expected during autumn migration. But September 2025 has been extraordinary, with 600+ birds reported nationwide ...