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Belcarra in Co Mayo has been abuzz with bird watchers after a yellow-crowned night heron was spotted in the area. It is believed the bird, native to North America, arrived in Ireland after getting blown off course over the Atlantic.
Birdwatchers near and far are making their way to the village of Belcarra, near Castlebar, following the sighting of a rare North American bird. A yellow crowned night heron nestled in the trees above the village riverside sparked excitement.