Residents are urged to plan a go to to Southend Pier quickly as a “uncommon” fowl species has been noticed on the landmark – with extra anticipated tomorrow.
The feathered guests have been seen immediately round Southend Pier – an “uncommon” sight within the metropolis because the species hardly ever visits Britain.
Well that was a loopy day! Headed to Southend pier to search for GNDivers when Essex first twitchable White billed Diver confirmed up and stayed shut across the pier head by way of the afternoon to be loved by many. Hope it’s there once more tomorrow! @RareBirdAlertUK @BirdGuides pic.twitter.com/33s501cnyv
— Vince Kinsler (@VeeTeeKaye) January 25, 2024
A Southend Pier and Railway spokesman stated: “Some uncommon feathered guests have been noticed at Southend Pier!
“The White-billed Diver – in any other case often called a Yellow-billed Loon – is a uncommon sight in Southend…
“Great information, extra of the feathered guests are anticipated tomorrow! Plan your go to quickly!”
According to the British Trust for Ornithology, the White-billed Divier is a “scarce” customer to Britain and Ireland – with sightings principally recorded in Scotland.
The Arctic species breeds primarily alongside the coasts of the Arctic Ocean.
One customer who noticed the birds yesterday took to X – previously Twitter – to say: “Well that was a loopy day! Headed to Southend pier to search for GNDivers when Essex first twitchable White billed Diver confirmed up and stayed shut across the pier head by way of the afternoon to be loved by many.”
