Bird rarely seen in Northeast spotted in southern Vermont

Biologists believe simple confusion caused the Bullock's Oriole to fly to Vermont, as opposed to the western U.S. or Mexico, ...
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Possible rare bird, nicknamed 'Goth Heron,' near Slidell sparks debate — and, later, dismay

A possibly rare bird found near Slidell sparked wonder and debate online over whether it was a melanistic Great Blue Heron.
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Rare bird sighting at nature reserve 'a real treat'

A bird described as a "rare" visitor from North America was spotted at Rutland Water over the weekend. Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust said birdwatchers had been "flocking" to see the ...