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flag A rare glossy ibis is appearing in record numbers across Scotland this autumn, possibly due to climate change.

flag A rare glossy ibis, typically found in warmer regions, has been spotted in record numbers across Scotland this autumn, with sightings in North Lanarkshire, Islay, and Renfrewshire—the first time in the latter. flag Seven were seen at RSPB Baron’s Haugh on October 9, and another at Lochwinnoch on October 18. flag This surge, part of a broader UK increase, is linked by experts to milder winters possibly driven by climate change, though exact causes remain unclear. flag The bird, known for its iridescent green and purple feathers, has bred in England since 2022 but never in Scotland. flag Conservationists say the sightings may signal a long-term shift in bird distribution, similar to past expansions of species like the collared dove.

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