It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Rare birds such as the Hen Harrier, Hawfinch and Canvasback have been spotted across Essex since the start of 2025, according to birdwatchers.

In relation to this, approximately 6% of all living birds, which is around 573 species, are defined as ecologically rare. A species of bird is considered rare if it has a small population size ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. A RARE bird with a distinctive orange crown has been photographed in Dorset. This hoopoe bird was seen in a horse field in Weston ...

"Waldrop’s gigantic and rare bird collection was bolstered in part by illegal imports, where he and his enlisted co-conspirators intentionally avoided permit and declaration requirements," said ...