The long-billed dowitcher was first seen at Walmsley Sanctuary by Paul Davies.
The long-billed dowitcher, was first seen at Walmsley Sanctuary, near Wadebridge by Paul Davies on Sunday 22 October.
"I'd heard of a long-billed dowitcher, but never expected to see one as they are a bird that breeds in north-west America and migrates south-east to the southern states in the autumn," Mr Davies said.Paul Davies said he spotted the rare bird feeding in Walmsley Sanctuary.Mr Davies said it was only when he got home and downloaded his pictures, that he realised he'd spotted something unusual.
He shared his photos with Cornwall Birds, a local birdwatching group, and asked for help identifying his sighting.
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