'Mayo embracing its presence' - social reacts to unique Belcarra rare bird

'Mayo embracing its presence' - social reacts to unique Belcarra rare bird

The bird has brought national media attention to the county as it is the first time a yellow-crowned night heron has been spotted in Ireland or the UK. Bird picture by: Ger Nee

Belcarra is the the location to be for birdwatchers at the moment thanks to a rare bird that has made its way to the Mayo village.

A yellow-crowned night heron has brought birdwatchers from near and far to see the striking North American bird species.

The bird has brought national media attention to the county as it is the first time a yellow-crowned night heron has been spotted in Ireland or the UK.

The story has also caught the eye of social media users, with plenty of birdwatchers having their say on the bird's migration to the west of Ireland.

See some of the best 'X' reactions to Mayo's new resident below:

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