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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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Local Rarity 26th May 2024
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 26th May 2024. Updated throughout the day Loch Stiapabhat, Isle of Lewis A Pink-footed Goose was there this morning Great Bernera, Isle of Lewis The drake *Ring-necked Duck* was again seen on Loch Geal Govig, Isle of Harris A *Common...- Hawkeye
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Local Rarity 13th May 2024
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 13th May 2024. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St Kilda Late news of a Hawfinch seen in Village Bay yesterday. 3 House Martins, 4 Redwings and a Grasshopper Warbler were also there Sielebost, Isle of Harris A Velvet Scoter and 40...- Hawkeye
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Local Rarity 7th May 2024
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 7th May 2024. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St Kilda A Collared Dove, colour ringed in Askernish, South Uist, on 28-December-2023 was seen on the island today. This is only the third sighting of some 200 birds ringed, the others being...- Hawkeye
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Mega!!! 15th September 2023
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 14th September 2023. Updated throughout the day Lionel, Isle of Lewis The adult *American Golden Plover* and at least 5 Ruff were on the machair behind the Decca this afternoon Coot Loch, Benbecula A female/juvenile Garganey was still on...- Hawkeye
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Local Rarity 9th September 2023
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 9th September 2023. Updated throughout the day Fivepenny, Ness, Isle of Lewis The adult *American Golden Plover* was again opposite the Ness football ground Coot Loch, Benbecula A Garganey was seen there early evening Rubha Ardvule...- Hawkeye
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14th August 2023
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 14th August 2023. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St Kilda Late news of a juvenile male Garganey seen there on Saturday (12th August). Only the second record for the island Port Nis, Isle of Lewis 5 Sooty Shearwaters, 15 Storm Petrels...- Hawkeye
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Mega!!! 28th May 2023
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 28th May 2023. Updated throughout the day Loch Stiapabhat, Isle of Lewis The *Taiga Bean Goose* was there again this morning and seen again in the evening Balemore, North Uist An adult ****Grey-headed Lapwing**** was present again this...- Hawkeye
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25th May 2023
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 25th May 2023. Updated throughout the day Port Nis, Isle of Lewis A Turtle Dove flew south-east along the coast in the company of 3 Collared Doves this morning. 2 Scaup (1 drake) and a Pink-footed Goose were nearby at Loch Stiapabhat late...- Hawkeye
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22nd May 2023
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 22nd May 2023. Updated throughout the day Barvas, Isle of Lewis A 2cy Iceland Gull was on the machair between the loch and the beach this morning Aird, Isle of Lewis A *White-billed Diver* seen in Aird Bay this evening was later thought...- Hawkeye
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Local Rarity 21st May 2023
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 21st May 2023. Updated throughout the day Butt of Lewis 5 Common Scoters flew west past the lighthouse. 4 Pink-footed Geesse and a 2CY Iceland Gull were nearby at Loch Stiapabhat Tiumpan Head, Isle of Lewis A *White-billed Diver* was...- Hawkeye
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20th May 2023
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 20th May 2023. Updated throughout the day. Butt of Lewis A 2cy Glaucous Gull was on a nearby pool at Stoth mid morning and a second bird (4cy) was seen there later. 6 Whimbrel were also in the area Lochmaddy, North Uist A Pomerine Skua...- Hawkeye
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Scottish Rarity 17th May 2023
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 17th May 2023. Updated throughout the day Balranald, North Uist 2 Long-tailed Skuas flew north past Aird an Runair early morning and a Glaucous Gull flew south mid-afternoon. A Dotterel was again in fields just beyond the campsite seen...- Hawkeye
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16th May 2023
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 16th May 2023. Updated throughout the day Loch Branahuie, Isle of Lewis 5 Pink-feet were amongst Graylag Geese this afternoon Loch Brushda, Berneray A female Scaup was there early afternoon. 10 Pink-footed Geese were also in the area...- Hawkeye
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15th May 2023
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 15th May 2023. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St Kilda A Wood Pigeon was seen there today Cross Skgersta, Isle of Lewis A Hoopoe was seen on a croft there early afternoon. A 3CY Iceland Gull was nearby at Loch Stiapabhat Balranald...- Hawkeye
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Local Rarity 14th May 2023
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 14th May 2023. Updated throughout the day Butt of Lewis An adult *White-billed Diver* flew north-west late morning Balranald, North Uist 13 Long-tailed Skuas and 11 Pomarine Skuas passed Aird an Runair between 05:45 and 15:45. 2 Dotterel...- Hawkeye
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13th May 2023
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 13th May 2023. Updated throughout the day Butt of Lewis 42 Pink-feet flew over NW. 7 Whimbrel were also in the area. 4 Pintail and 5 Pink-feet were nearby at Loch Stiapabhat. 6 Common Scoter, 2 Bonxies, 1 Arctic Skua, and 15 Manx...- Hawkeye
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12th May 2023
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 12th May 2023. Updated throughout the day Port Nis, Isle of Lewis A Long-eared Owl was seen in a garden there. 4 Pintail and 3 Pink-feet were at Loch Stiapabhat and an Osprey flew south past the Butt of Lewis late evening Toe Head, Isle...- Hawkeye
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11th May 2023
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 11th May 2023. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St Kilda A Dipper was there today, the first record Loch Stiapabhat, Isle of Lewis 4 Pintail, 6 Whimbrel and a Ruff were there this morning Northton, Isle of Harris 4 drake Goosanders...- Hawkeye
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10th May 2023
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 10th May 2023. Updated throughout the day Port Stoth, Isle of Lewis An immature Iceland Gull was there today. A Collared Dove and Blackcap were in the lighthouse compound and 4 Pintail and 2 Black-tailed Godwits were nearby at Loch...- Hawkeye
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