Mega rare sights on their UK tour

THERE'S AN ARRAY OF BRITISH ISLES DELIGHTS FOR TWITCHERS... IF YOU'RE READY TO TRAVEL

- Stuart Winter

TRADITIONAL North versus South rivalries and eastern and western arrivals have been dominating the birdwatching scene.

An amazing array of rarities from the Americas and deepest Siberia saw hardcore twitchers heading to the country's extremities in a season of surprise delights.

The Rare Bird Alert heralded more than 30 “mega rarity” sightings, with three Siberian rubythroats, white-throated needle-tail, rufous-tailed robin and an unprecedented seven black-faced buntings headlining the cast of Asiatic wanderers.