Bird only once seen in Britain returns for a second time

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A rare bird normally found in the Gobi Desert and only seen once in Britain before has returned for a second time. The small 16.5cm tall bird related to the more commonly seen northern wheatears was recorded in Britain for the first time ever on Lundy Island in the Bristol Channel in October 2019 -for a single day. Excited birdwatchers apparently stormed the site, ‘ramming’ the local car park - forcing the local East Devon District Council to put out signs asking for birdwatchers to park elsewhere. open image in gallery A rare bird normally found in the Gobi Desert and only seen ONCE in Britain before has returned for a second time Cllr Geoff Jung, East Devon District Council’s Portfolio Holder for Coast, Countryside and Environment, said: “When the identification was confirmed, it caused something of a stir amongst bird watchers to say the least!