Bird enthusiasts have made multiple sightings of uncommon migratory birds around the island in recent weeks.

The orchard oriole — which usually breeds in the eastern parts of North America through to the Midwest before migrating to Central America — was spotted at Morgan’s Point.

The feathery flyer was spotted by Trevor Rawson last month and, according to the Bermuda Audubon Society, the bird is much less common to Bermuda than the Baltimore oriole, which it said is also on the move.

The buff-breasted sandpiper was spotted by Neal Morris on Port Royal Golf Course, and the society said the species stands out from other shore birds as they have a buff wash across their plumage.

“This particular bird was a juvenile as it had light scalloping on its head and back,” the society said.

It said the bird has a “wide range” as it usually breeds in the Arctic and migrates down to South America.

Another exciting sight was that of the yellow-headed blackbird, which was spotted by Luke Foster in the fields opposite the Port Royal Golf Course between Middle Road and the Railway Trail.

This bird is of particular note as the last record of it being seen in Bermuda was in 1976 by David Wingate, the society said.

Mr Foster was credited with obtaining the first digital record of the bird in Bermuda and the society said the specie is commonly seen in the west and Midwest of North America.

“So this one was very off-course,” it said.

The yellow-headed blackbird is similar in appearance to the European starling, with the exception of the yellow face and shorter beak, it added.

Last week, Eva Bottelli was lucky to lay eyes on a cave swallow.

Ms Botelli was birdwatching at the most eastern part of the island when she saw the swallow swooping and feeding near the Royal Artillery Association.

“There have not been many seen in Bermuda — the last record was 2016 and was seen in the same area,” the society said.

“This bird used to be known to range mainly in the lower part of North America but in recent years many have been seen much farther north in to Canada,” it added.

It said cave swallows are similar to the more common cliff swallow but their faces are pale and backs are dark orange.

The glossy ibis was seen multiple times around the island recently.

“These birds are expected to migrate by every year and are always exciting to see,” the society said.

They were seen at various spots between Somerset and St George’s, and residents were urged to keep an eye out for them over open fields.

• For more information or if anyone spots an interesting or uncommon bird, e-mail the Bermuda Audubon Society at info@audubon.bm or call 705-9538