A pair of rare black-winged stilts has just been discovered in Cheshire, many miles from their normal breeding areas in mainland Europe.
This is only the seventh time stilts have attempted to nest in the UK, having made their home near Marbury Country Park, less than a kilometre from Northwich town centre, Cheshire. We are providing thousands of wildlife lovers a chance to enjoy a rare spectacle.
From 21 May, our 'Aren't birds brilliant!' viewing scheme in partnership with Cheshire County Council will ensure that visitors get the best possible views of this elegant, long legged bird. There will also be around the clock surveillance of the nesting site to ensure the birds are not disturbed.
Stilts, a close relative of the avocet, the RSPB's logo, have extremely long pink legs and a long straight delicate bill. They nest commonly on mainland Europe, but are only rare visitors to Britain and have only bred successfully on four occasions.
We are providing thousands of wildlife lovers a chance to enjoy a rare spectacle.
Full article via the RSPB website here.