Killdeer: When the report of this latest killdeer first came on Wednesday the 21st of January it caused some excitement amongst us birders. I took an emergency holiday on the Friday and drove down at 3am in order to make sure I gave myself the best possible chance to catch up with the bird.
These are considered very rare, accidental visitor to the UK from North America, generally considered a "mega" rarity by birdwatchers. These shorebirds are occasionally spotted in open areas like coastal fields or marshes, often identified by their distinctive double black breast band, loud cries,
