A bird rarely seen in Northern Ireland made a surprise appearance after being blown off course. via UnsplashAt the end of March, photos started circulating on social media that shocked bird enthusiasts across Northern Ireland. The hoopoe spent a few days in a Northern Ireland neighborhood before taking off again. The bird marked only the 19th sighting of a hoopoe in the area of Northern Ireland since 1860, as reported by Deadline News. But “when we came back to (Northern Ireland), I ‘knew’ I’d never see one again,” she said.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 11, 2023 02:22 UTC