Birdwatchers flock to see ‘extremely rare visitor’ from North America

A yellow warbler from North America, an extremely rare visitor to Britain, is attracting birdwatchers from around the country to Kent (Gareth Fuller/PA) - (PA Wire)

Hundreds of birdwatchers have been flocking to Kent over the Christmas period after a rare sighting of an American bird.

Some enthusiasts have been waiting for hours in New Hythe, near Maidstone, to catch a glimpse of the yellow warbler.