One of the world's rarest birds may have been spotted... in Nelson! Kelly Lunney couldn't believe her eyes when she saw a pink pigeon fluttering around Netherfield Gardens. For if it was what was known as a Nesoenas Mayeri, a species of pigeon endemic to Mauritius, there are just 500 left in the world. Kelly was able to take a few photos and video footage of the eye catching bird as it kept returning to the same placeOne of the world's rarest birds may have been spotted... in Nelson! Kelly Lunney couldn't believe her eyes when she saw a pink pigeon fluttering around Netherfield Gardens. For if it was what was known as a Nesoenas Mayeri, a species of pigeon endemic to Mauritius, there are just 500 left in the world. Kelly was able to take a few photos and video footage of the eye catching bird as it kept returning to the same place
One of the world's rarest birds may have been spotted... in Nelson! Kelly Lunney couldn't believe her eyes when she saw a pink pigeon fluttering around Netherfield Gardens. For if it was what was known as a Nesoenas Mayeri, a species of pigeon endemic to Mauritius, there are just 500 left in the world. Kelly was able to take a few photos and video footage of the eye catching bird as it kept returning to the same place

15 of the quirkiest and most unusual stories which Lancashire people loved and read the most in 2022

These stories are the ones which everyone was talking about this year – from pink pigeons and ‘Banksy’ murals to Chorley cakes made in Burnely and a stand-off over a McDonald’s breakfast.
By Claire Lark
Published 27th Dec 2022, 15:45 BST
Updated 27th Dec 2022, 15:50 BST

It’s by no means an exhaustive compilation but these are the stories which were read the most online and you read them here first. And if you didn’t catch them first time round, now’s the chance to find out the quirkiest and most unusual stories covered by our reporters, in what has been a packed 2022 for news.

Retired Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt paid a visit to La Casa restaurant and bar in Astley back in June. A post on the firm’s Facebook page said: “Guest of the week Usain Bolt. Thank you for visiting us, it was a pleasure to serve you here at La Casa.” Bolt won eight Olympic medals and set world records in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay during an illustrious sporting career

5. Usain Bolt in Astley

Retired Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt paid a visit to La Casa restaurant and bar in Astley back in June. A post on the firm’s Facebook page said: “Guest of the week Usain Bolt. Thank you for visiting us, it was a pleasure to serve you here at La Casa.” Bolt won eight Olympic medals and set world records in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay during an illustrious sporting career Photo: submit

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A retired lecturer found a dead mink on a walk in countryside near Chorley. The man who wished to remain anonymous was walking along the Heapey Reservoir when he came across what he originally thought to be a dead cat. When curiosity got the better of him, he went back for a closer inspection and was shocked at what he found. He contacted the local authorities but was met with no response and eventually buried it in local woodland

6. American Mink

A retired lecturer found a dead mink on a walk in countryside near Chorley. The man who wished to remain anonymous was walking along the Heapey Reservoir when he came across what he originally thought to be a dead cat. When curiosity got the better of him, he went back for a closer inspection and was shocked at what he found. He contacted the local authorities but was met with no response and eventually buried it in local woodland Photo: National Wolrd

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People were bemused over lights flashing across the night sky - spotted as far away as Bolton. But they needen't have worried about an alien invasions they were part of a 'zombie apocalypse' breaking out at the former Camelot theme park in Charnock Richard. It was the opening weekend of Camelot Rises - the zombie infested horror drive-in experience where thrillseekers park up at the former theme park to watch scary films on the big screen whilst the undead prowl around its eerie grounds

7. Strange Things

People were bemused over lights flashing across the night sky - spotted as far away as Bolton. But they needen't have worried about an alien invasions they were part of a 'zombie apocalypse' breaking out at the former Camelot theme park in Charnock Richard. It was the opening weekend of Camelot Rises - the zombie infested horror drive-in experience where thrillseekers park up at the former theme park to watch scary films on the big screen whilst the undead prowl around its eerie grounds Photo: submit

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The most haunted places in Lancaster and Morecambe were revealed. They included the Winter Gardens in Morecambe which is said to have a 'good side' of spirit activity and an 'evil side' and Smugglers Den in Morecambe. Built in 1640, unsurprisingly for one of the oldest pubs in the area, the pub has accumulated a few unwanted guests over the years. The marshes around Bolton-le-Sands are reputedly haunted by a bride named Matilda and Haggs Wood, Silverdale is home to a legendary flying serpent story

8. Haunted places

The most haunted places in Lancaster and Morecambe were revealed. They included the Winter Gardens in Morecambe which is said to have a 'good side' of spirit activity and an 'evil side' and Smugglers Den in Morecambe. Built in 1640, unsurprisingly for one of the oldest pubs in the area, the pub has accumulated a few unwanted guests over the years. The marshes around Bolton-le-Sands are reputedly haunted by a bride named Matilda and Haggs Wood, Silverdale is home to a legendary flying serpent story Photo: submit

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