An incredibly rare, completely white robin has been spotted in the UK after a woman took up bird photography during lockdown. The eye-catching bird is thought to be one of just a handful ever pictured and is all the more unique because it is entirely—rather than partially—white. The striking robin—usually known for its iconic red breast—was captured by amateur photographer Ali Marley during a dog walk. The 38-year-old from Stockton-on-Tees has spotted the bird on three separate occasions and used her bird photography experience along with a bird identification sound app to confirm the species. Although it has not yet been confirmed, Ali believes the robin is leucistic—caused by a lack of melanin—rather than albino, because it doesn’t have red eyes—a trait which is common in albino animals. “I learnt about the robin through a local wildlife watch Facebook page and after a few attempts I saw it,” Ali said. …