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flag A rare glossy ibis was spotted at Cheddar Reservoir, marking its first recorded sighting in the area.

flag A rare glossy ibis, a heron-like bird with a long curved beak, was spotted at Cheddar Reservoir in Somerset, marking the first recorded sighting in the area. flag Observed on September 13 by local birdwatcher Adam Miller, the flock of five birds is believed to be drawn by the reservoir’s unusually dry conditions, which have also attracted other uncommon species. flag Typically breeding in southern and southeastern Europe, glossy ibises are scarce visitors to the UK, though sightings have increased in recent decades. flag The Wildlife Trusts note breeding attempts in England, including a confirmed successful nest in 2022, and suggest climate change may be enabling more frequent visits and potential breeding in the future. flag The birds, which feed in wetlands and damp fields, often arrive in autumn and may stay through winter.

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