This month has been challenging, with colder-than-usual temperatures and ever-changing global dynamics. Against that backdrop, it was a delight to hear about a wee celebrity who is creating a stir in Montreal, Quebec.

Last week, Sabrina Jacob was taking out her garbage when she spotted a rare bird perched nearby—a European robin. A hearty little bird, it is native to Europe and can be found as far north as the Scandinavian countries.

After Sabrina shared pictures and videos online, word spread quickly. Bird enthusiasts from across Canada and the United States flocked to Montreal, hoping to catch glimpses of this visitor so far from home.

How did the bird end up in Canada?

According to bird behaviourist Joel Coutu, one possibility is that the bird fled harsh European cold fronts and somehow crossed the Atlantic Ocean. Another theory suggests it may have arrived during fall migration and has, until now, gone unnoticed, living among us for weeks or months.

Here’s one of Sabrina Jacob’s pictures: