VIDEO: Retired couple capture unusual white blackbird in their garden

Michael and Joan Parkinson, of Rannock Gardens, were surprised when a small white bird first appeared in their garden while they were having lunch during the summer.

Michael, 77, thought it was a seagull at first, but his wife, 69, insisted that it was the wrong colour and far too small.

It has now been identified as the rare white blackbird, which is missing the pigmentation in its skin.

Michael was so fascinated with the bird that he started filming it, even leaving sultanas at various spots in his garden in order to catch it on his iPhone.