A rare bird seen in the UK “once every couple of years” has been spotted in Cornwall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The European Roller is a brightly coloured bird that is mostly found in southern Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Crowds of birdwatchers have flocked to a country estate in west Cornwall where the bird was first spotted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of those who managed to photograph the bird described it as “absolutely mind-blowing.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Rollers spotted in the UK typically stay for no more than a day or two, so the fact that the current bird has now spent a week here is extremely unusual.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The bird has remained on land owned by the Clowance Estate, a collection of luxury vacation lodges near Praze-an-Beeble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He stated: “It’s a ridiculous colour. It’s absolutely stunning from the front.” Every time it moved, it displayed a different colour combination – it was incredible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“It’s great to be with a group of people who are enthralled by nature’s beauty.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Clayton described the bird as “flying from tree to tree” and “trying to show itself from every angle.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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