Scarlet tanager sighting helps raise £300 for Children in Need

A rare scarlet tanager bird has been spotted in the UK, helping to raise £300 for Children in Need.

The bird was seen in the garden of a house in Cornwall, and was identified by local birdwatcher John Rogers. Rogers said that he had never seen a scarlet tanager in the UK before, and that it was a "once in a lifetime" sighting.

The scarlet tanager is a migratory bird that breeds in North America and winters in South America. It is a brightly colored bird, with a scarlet body and black wings and tail. The bird is around the size of a robin, and is known for its distinctive song.

The sighting of the scarlet tanager in the UK is a rare event. The bird is not normally found in this country, and its appearance has caused great excitement among birdwatchers. Rogers said that he was "overjoyed" to see the bird, and that it was "a real privilege" to be able to observe it.

The sighting of the scarlet tanager has also helped to raise money for Children in Need. Rogers set up a JustGiving page to raise money for the charity, and has so far raised over £300. Rogers said that he was "delighted" to be able to use the sighting of the bird to help such a good cause.

The scarlet tanager is a beautiful and rare bird, and its sighting in the UK is a special event. The bird has also helped to raise money for Children in Need, which is a fantastic cause. We hope that the scarlet tanager continues to enjoy its stay in the UK, and that it helps to raise even more money for charity.