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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lucinda Cameron

EXPLAINED: Rare migratory bird spotted in part of scotland for first time - The Real Truth

A glossy ibis at RSPB Baron's Haugh Nature Reserve in North Lanarkshire, Scotland. - (David Marland/RSPB Scotland/PA Wire)

A rare glossy ibis has been observed in a previously unrecorded area of Scotland, marking a significant first for the region. This sighting follows a notable increase in the species' presence across the country.

Typically, the glossy ibis is an infrequent visitor to the UK, preferring the warmer climes of Asia, Africa, South America, Australia, and southern Europe.

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