Birdwatchers at the weekend flocked to a rare sighting of ducks from Central and South America.

A group of 13 black-bellied whistling ducks landed at Port Royal Golf Course — only the second sighting of the breed on record in Bermuda. Audubon Society president Andrew Dobson said: “There is only one previous record of a single bird in June, 2008, so for 13 to arrive is extraordinary.”

Mr Dobson said the birds, which also live in Florida, typically only migrate north to Texas and Louisiana to breed, although the species has been expanding its range further north.

“This flock of birds certainly overshot their intended destination. Formerly known as black-bellied tree duck, they do nest in tree holes and also have a characteristic whistle call,” said Mr Dobson.

It is though the birds may have since departed the Island.