Storm sweeps dozens of North American landbirds to Britain

Canada warbler among species sighted, but arrival of rare 'megas' does not bode well for birds' long-term survivalIn what is proving to be a vintage year for birdwatchers, this autumn has been a classic one for North American landbirds arriving on UK shores.At the last count, more than 50 individual birds of 15 ultra-rare species had been found, including three "megas", as birders call them. These were Britain's first Canada warbler, second bay-breasted warbler and third and fourth magnolia warblers. Continue reading...