Britain's first
snowy egret is found in
Argyll in November, and remains in southwestern Scotland, touring a variety of locations, throughout much of 2002
In late August, a juvenile Calidris sandpiper is found in Japan which appears to be of the hybrid form known as
Cox's sandpiper, only the second time this plumage has been recorded
References
^Reines, Jeff (25 October 2018). "Twitchers' delight at arrival of rare visitor". The Cornishman. p. 8.