Crowds flock to quiet cul-de-sac after rare bird spotted on washing line

Birdwatchers have been flocking to a quiet cul-de-sac in Shelf, near Halifax, to catch a glimpse of a rare scarlet tanager. The bird, normally found in the eastern United States and lowland South American forests, has made an unexpected appearance in Yorkshire. Birdwatchers from across the country have traveled to the area, with one enthusiast spotting it as his 478th species in the UK. The sighting is believed to be the first in Yorkshire and only the eighth in Britain. The bird’s unexpected presence has garnered significant attention and excitement among birdwatchers.

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