Egyptian vulture seen in UK for first time in 150 years

[rew]

An Egyptian vulture has been seen in the UK for the first time in what is believed to be more than 150 years.

Described as a "once-in-a-century" sighting, it is thought it may have come to the Isles of Scilly from Northern France.

If the "incredibly rare" sighting is confirmed to be a wild bird, it would be the first since 1868, say experts.

Birdwatchers are expected to flock to the isles for a chance to spot it before it moves on.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-57483562

 

[Crewella]

An Egyptian vulture has been seen in the UK for the first time in what is believed to be more than 150 years.

Described as a "once-in-a-century" sighting, it is thought it may have come to the Isles of Scilly from Northern France.

If the "incredibly rare" sighting is confirmed to be a wild bird, it would be the first since 1868, say experts.

Birdwatchers are expected to flock to the isles for a chance to spot it before it moves on.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-57483562

Good grief - it's not likely to go unnoticed is it!

 

[rew]

Good grief - it's not likely to go unnoticed is it!

It's certainly quite distinct innit?

 

[Crewella]

It's certainly quite distinct innit?

It actually looks like a distant cousin of the secretary bird! Which I guess it kind of is ...............

 

[rew]

It actually looks like a distant cousin of the secretary bird! Which I guess it kind of is ...............

It's certainly a bird of prey and has similar features.

 

[Crewella]

It's certainly a bird of prey and has similar features.

Amazing looking bird though. It would be welcome here.

 

[Kevstar]

That would have wigged your head out pulling back the curtains and seeing that thing on the top of the telegraph pole!

 

[Mitz]

Does look badass. Loving the do.

I'm sure loads of birdwatchers flocking to see it will encourage it to hang around and/or come back.

 

[Kevstar]

Does look badass. Loving the do.

I'm sure loads of birdwatchers flocking to see it will encourage it to hang around and/or come back.

Oh I don't know, looks quite the show off to me........................."Look at me. they love me, they love me, I'm going global!"

 

[Mitz]

Oh I don't know, looks quite the show off to me........................."Look at me. they love me, they love me, I'm going global!"

Dunno why but I always half expect a pharaonic style beard. Was a bit disappointed if I'm honest. The do definitely helps make up for it tho. Very punk.