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Shelf, a quiet cul-de-sac in West Yorkshire, UK, has recently seen an unusual influx of visitors, all eager to catch a glimpse of a rare scarlet tanager bird. The birdwatchers have come from all over the country, and some as far as Scotland to witness the event. The scarlet tanager, normally found in North American forests, has not been seen in the UK for the past decade.
The arrival of the scarlet tanager has put Shelf on the map, bringing in an unprecedented amount of attention to the previously unknown village. While some of the long-term residents raised concerns about the parking and the disruption to their daily lives, others are excited for the village to receive the recognition it deserves.
Tony Gregson, a resident of Bridle Dene for 40 years, first spotted the bird in his garden back in September, long before it became a spectacle. Gregson said that it has been there for weeks. Although people would knock on his door and ask to see the bird from his garden, he felt that this was a step too far.
Stewart Short is among those who made the trip from Cambridgeshire to witness the scarlet tanager. His visit to Shelf on Thursday was his second trip up to get a glimpse of one of his bucket-list birds. Despite the challenges that birdwatching presents, such as finding the right tree to go to the toilet and the heavy traffic, Short remains determined to witness the bird.
Julie King, a resident of Shelf for 19 years, believes that the birdwatchers will soon leave. She acknowledged that the traffic and parking have been causing problems in the quiet village. While most residents have mixed feelings about the amount of attention the bird has brought to the village, they are pleased that it put Shelf on the national news
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