The guineafowl window shopping on the streets of Holt

A 'regal looking' guinea fowl has been making friends in Holt, with frequent visits to some of its grandest outlets.

The bird, named Jack by retailers, has become a regular feature of the Chapel Yard area, inspecting art galleries and boutiques and admiring its reflection in café windows.

Antonia Clare, who runs Chapel Yard gallery, said the bird had turned up around three days ago and seemed to have made itself at home.

She said no-one had been able to tell conclusively whether the bird was male or female - but locals seemed to have assumed it was male.

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"He is very regal-looking. He turned his beak up at the offer of a cheese sandwich and headed off to the sanctuary of [homeware store] Billy and Crow and the bird seed shop to see what was on offer."

Locals are not sure where Jack has come from but have speculated that he may have escaped from a nearby allotment.

The birds, which can be kept as pets, are also considered something of a delicacy.

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The bird shopping at Billy and the Crow (Image: Katy Frith)"We did wonder if perhaps he was escaping his fate as someone's Christmas dinner," Ms Clare added.

The guineafowl of Holt (Image: Katy Frith)

"Maybe he could be the new John Lewis Christmas advert."

Jack has not ventured in to the shops, limiting himself to window shopping.

Ms Clare added: "He's not brave enough to go in the shops yet, but give him time and he might do. He's been browsing for days."