Birdwatcher Stunned After Spotting Rare Species Thousands of Miles Away From Its Home: 'That Is an Unusual Bird'

Birdwatcher stunned after spotting rare species thousands of miles away from its home: 'That is an unusual bird'

An experienced birdwatcher in the United Kingdom was treated to finding not one but two rare birds in the span of just two weeks. Ipswich resident John Lewis was in Upper Hollesley Common in Suffolk when he spotted a brown shrike, a bird native to Inner Mongolia in China, according to the East Anglian Daily Times. Just weeks prior, he saw another bird from the same family — the red-tailed or Turkestan shrike — while birdwatching at nearby Dunwic…

Rajasthan: Foreign Migratory Birds Return to Sambhar Lake, Millions of Flamingos, Other Species Create a Stunning Sight

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Sambhar Lake spans nearly 240 square kilometres and covers areas of the Jaipur, Nagaur, and Ajmer districts. Every year, the lake attracts thousands of migratory birds. These include flamingos, pelicans, shovelers, waders, common cranes, pintails, bar-headed geese, grey leg geese, tufted ducks, and peregrine falcons. India News | Rajasthan: Foreign Migratory Birds Return to Sambhar Lake, Mill…