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A rare black-headed gull, normally found in Europe and Asia, has unexpectedly landed in Geraldton, Western Australia—likely displaced by rough weather—and has sparked nationwide excitement. Birdwatchers, or “twitchers,” are traveling hundreds of kilometers, even from Perth and the east coast, to catch a glimpse of this unprecedented sighting, the first of its kind in southern Australia. Social media and group chats have replaced old-school phone trees, fueling a frenzy of photographers and enthusiasts drawn to this accidental Aussie visitor. The bird, now mingling with local seagulls, has become a symbol of how birdwatching has surged in popularity since COVID, as more people reconnect with nature—and chase the extraordinary.

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