• When here in the Outer Hebrides and looking at a bird, have you ever wondered how rare it is? The status of all species can vary enormously from island to island. How rare is Shoveler on Barra, has Stock Dove been seen on Harris, does Dotterel occur on Benbecula in the autumn, and how common is Blue Tit on North Uist? Well, fret no longer! The Status and Distribution of birds here on the Outer Hebrides has been completely updated and summarised for every species and each of the main islands and outliers. Available as an online resource at https://status.outerhebrides-birdreports.org/ or via our shop

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  1. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 24th April 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 24th April 2024. Updated throughout the day Ardriol, Isle of Lewis Late news of a Spotted Flycatcher seen there yesterday Orosay, South UIst 2 ***Gull- billed Tern*** was seen hawking insects along the beach
  2. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 22nd April 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 22nd April 2024. Updated throughout the day Loch Eaval, North Uist The drake *Ring-necked Duck* was seen there again today Loch na Reival, North Uist A ***Cackling Goose*** was there this morning Carnan, South Uist A Chiffchaff was...
  3. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 21st April 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 21st April 2024. Updated throughout the day Skigersta, Isle of Lewis An adult *White-billed Diver* was seen offshore early afternoon with another seen later. 2 Woodpigeons were at nearby Dun Eorodail Bragar, Isle of Lewis 8 Whimbrel and...
  4. Hawkeye

    20th April 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 20th April. Updated throughout the day Port NIs, Isle of Lewis 2 Bonxie, 3 Arctic Skua, 23 Whooper Swan, 400 Pinkfeet, 90 Barnacle, and 7 Whimbrel pasted offshore this morning Stornoway, Isle of Lewis The 2CY Glaucous Gull was again seen...
  5. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 19th April 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 19th April 2024. Updated throughout the day Loch Stiapabhat, Isle of Lewis 150+ Pink-feet and 20 Black-tailed Godwits were there today. Thousands of Pink-feet passed NW 2-3 km off Ness throughout the day Loch Eaval, North Uist The drake...
  6. Hawkeye

    18th April 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 18th April 2024. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St Kilda An adult Iceland Gull was there today Ness, Isle of Lewis 800 Pink-footed Geese, 100 Barnacle Geese, 6 Greenland White-fronted Goose, 28 Black-tailed Godwits and a Whimbrel...
  7. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 17th April 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 17th April 2024. Updated throughout the day Ardroil, Isle of Lewis 600+ Pink-feet flew NW today Loch an Tiumpan, Isle of Lewis The drake *Ring-necked Duck* was there again this morning Loch Eaval, North Uist The drake *Ring-necked Duck*...
  8. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 16th April 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 16th April 2024. Updated throughout the day Loch Stiapabhat, Isle of Lewis 3 Black-tailed Godwits and a *Great White Egret* were there today. 600 Pink-feet and 80 Barnacle Geese were in the Ness area Stornoway, Isle of Lewis The 2CY...
  9. Hawkeye

    15th April 2024

    Western Isles /Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 15th April 2024. Updated throughout the day Loch Stiapabhat, Isle of Lewis 11 Black-tailed Godwits were there today Timsgarry, Isle of Lewis A Canada Goose was seen there today Traigh Mhor, Barra The Sandwich Tern was there again today...
  10. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 14th April 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 14th April 2024. Updated throughout the day Loch an Tiumpan, Isle of Lewis The drake *Ring-necked Duck* was there again this morning. 3 Manx Shearwaters and 2 Great Skuas flew past nearby Tiumpan Head Stornoway, Isle of Lewis The 2CY...
  11. Hawkeye

    13th April 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 13th April 2024. Updated throughout the day Port Nis, Isle of Lewis 3 Storm Petrels and 12 Manx Shearwater passed offshore this morning Grimsay, North Uist An Arctic Tern was seen on North Ford this morning
  12. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 12th April 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 12th April 2024. Updated throughout the day Butt of Lewis 7 Snow Buntings were there this afternoon, 4 at Stoth and 3 at Cunndal. 19 Pink-feet were nearby at Loch Stiapabhat Loch an Tiumpan, Isle of Lewis The drake *Ring-necked Duck* was...
  13. Hawkeye

    11th April 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 11th April 2024. Updated throughout the day Balranald, North Uist 2 Lapland Buntings were seen there this afternoon Baile Iochdrach, North Uist A Whimbrel and 10 Pale-bellied Brent Geese were there today
  14. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 10th April 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 10 April 2024. Updated throughout the day Loch an Tiumpan, Isle of Lewis The drake *Ring-necked Duck* was there again this morning. 5 Manx Sheawaters were seen nearby passing Tiumpan Head West Loch Olay, South Uist The female ***Lesser...
  15. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 9th April 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 9th April 2024. Updated throughout the day Ness, Isle of Lewis, 3 Snow Buntings were there today Loch an Tiumpan, Isle of Lewis The drake *Ring-necked Duck* was there again today. 4 Pink-feet were also in the area Balranald, North Uist...
  16. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 8th April 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 8th April 2024. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St Kilda An Iceland Gull was in Village Bay today Port Nis, Lewis An adult Little Gull and 12 Manx Shearwaters were seen offshore this evening Loch an Tiumpan, Isle of Lewis The drake...
  17. Hawkeye

    7th April 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 7th April 2024. Updated throughout the day Butt of Lewis A Sandwich Tern flew SW late afternoon. 8 Sandwich Terns, 2 Common Terns and a Swallow passed Port Nis and 3 Pintails (drake + 2 females) were nearby at Loch Stiapabhat Stornoway...
  18. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 5th April 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 5th April 2024. Updated throughout the day Clachan Sands, North Uist 22 Pink-feet were there again for the second day Loch Mor, Baleshare A 2CY *Ring-necked Duck* was seen there today. 17 Greenland White-fronts were also there Loch Bee...
  19. Hawkeye

    4th April 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 4th April 2024. Updated throughout the day Balranald, North Uist 500 Pink-footed Geese and circa 40 White-fronts flew north this afternoon. A pair of Pintail were on Loch nam Feithean Smerclete, South Uist A White Wagtail was there today
  20. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 3rd April 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 3rd April 2024. Updated throughout the day South Glendale, South Uist A *Yellowhammer* was seen in a garden there today Rubha Ardvule, South Uist Counting period: 09:00-11:40 Weather: Wind NE - ENE f7 gust f8. 8/8 high cloud. Temp 6-7c A...
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