Rare Hoopoe bird draws the crowds in Swansea by Thomas Winstone

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CROWDS FLOCK TO BIRD...... An exotic bird has drawn crowds to see it after making a rare appearance in South Wales.  Hoopoes originate from north or sub-Saharan Africa or southern Europe, and crowds of up to 60 people came to see it as word spread of its presence in Swansea.<br />
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Thomas Winstone took these pictures near the sea front in Swansea.  SEE OUR COPY FOR DETAILS.<br />
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