Rare wetland bird spotted on Cleethorpes saltmarsh as species continues to extend range across Britain

This picture snapped by a birder on the saltmarsh this afternoon is believed to be only the second or third time a Glossy Ibis has  been seen in Cleethorpes and possibly the first time it has been photographed here. The species, which is slighly larger than a Curlew,  used to be confined to warmer climes in southern Europe but, possibly as a result of  climate change is spreading to other parts, including Britain. This year has seen a particularly conspicuous influx with some ibises being recorded in suitable wetland habitats as far north as Scotland.