Just read today that an American robin (unlikely Latin name Turdus migratorius)has taken up residence in Peckham, South London! It seems to have been blown a bit off course whilst migrating from Canada to the States. Now these may be common birds in the States, but are rarely seen in the UK and this one has the twitchers twitching like never before. Unfortunately, it is destined to spend the rest of it's days on this side of the pond as it cannot recross the Atlantic against the prevailing winds. It's already being harassed by the local blackbirds who seem to have a bit of an anti-American attitude. As it's arrived alone, it will never have a mate and must be a bit homesick by now - our worms probably just do not taste the same as the ones back home! Perhaps some visiting US Mudcatter would like to take it back in their luggage?