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An "incredibly rare" bridled tern and "golden puffin" have been spotted within days of each other at a North East island.

Both sightings were on or near Coquet island off the Northumberland coast, where people are banned from treading.

It is thought the bridled tern, which is normally found in warm tropical waters, was blown off course.

Holly Pickett, one of the wardens of the island, said: "It's been an exciting few days with birdwatchers coming from all over the country."

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