Birdwatchers flock to try to spot the rare northern waterthrush in Heybridge in Essex.
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Birdwatchers travelled from across the country to try to spot the rare visitor from America.

Village where rare bird spotted swarmed by 200 bird-watchers

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Nick Bristow

One local enthusiast said the bird had only ever been seen 11 times in this country.

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