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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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  1. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 19th February 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 19th February 2024. Updated throughout the day Glen Tolsta, Isle of Lewis Late news of a *Barn Owl* seen there last night Stornoway, Lewis A male Brambling was visiting a garden feeder in Keith Street late morning Coot Loch, Benbecula...
  2. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 18th February 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 18th February 2024. Updated throughout the day Loch an Tiumpan, Isle of Lewis The drake *Ring-necked Duck* was seen there again this morning Claddach Kirkibost, North Uist 10 Common Redpoll were there today
  3. Hawkeye

    17th February 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 17th February 2024. Updated throughout the day Port Nis, Isle of Lewis A female Blackcap was in a garden there today Stornoway, Isle of Lewis The immature Glaucous Gull was again seen in the harbour area late afternoon Carinish, North...
  4. Hawkeye

    16th February 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 16th February 2024. Updated throughout the day Ardriol, Isle of Lewis A Lapland Bunting was seen there today Rubh' Arnal, North Uist A 2CY Glaucous Gull and an adult Iceland Gull were there this afternoon Carinish, North Uist 3...
  5. Hawkeye

    15th February 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 15th February 2024. Updated throughout the day Seilebost, Isle of Harris 30 Common Scoter and 50 Long-tailed Ducks were seen offshore today Achmore, Isle of Lewis A female Blackcap was visiting a garden there this morning
  6. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 14th February 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 14th February 2024. Updated throughout the day Loch Stiapabhat, Isle of Lewis A drake *Green-winged Teal* was there late afternoon Coll, Isle of Lewis 5 Snow Buntings were on the beach early afternoon Balavanich, Benbecula A Mistle...
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  7. Kingfisher

    Kingfisher

    Kingfisher, Barra, February 2024 (C) Bruce Taylor
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    Local Rarity 13th February 2024

    Barra Just when we were starting to think the wintering Kingfisher may have departed, it reappeared, this time on the river at Craigston. At least 2 Long-tailed Tits were at Nask. Kingfisher
  9. Hawkeye

    12th February 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 12th February 2024. Updated throughout the day Stornoway, Isle of Lewis The immature Glaucous Gull was again seen in the harbour area today Barvas, Isle of Lewis a 3CY Glaucous Gull was seen along the shoreline this afternoon
  10. Treecreeper

    Treecreeper

    Treecreeper, Northbay, Barra, February 2023 (C) Ian Ricketts
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  11. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 11th February 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 11th February 2024. Updated throughout the day Tiumpan Head, Isle of Lewis An adult Iceland Gull was seen there today Sound of Taransay, Isle of Harris 45 Common Scoter and 250 Long-tailed Ducks were there today Loch nam Feithean...
  12. Grey-headed Lapwing

    Grey-headed Lapwing

    Grey-headed Lapwing, Balemore, North Uist, May 2023 (C) Ian Ricketts
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  13. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 10th February 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 10th February 2024. Updated throughout the day Loch an Tiumpan, Isle of Lewis The drake *Ring-necked Duck* was seen there again this morning Sollas, North Uist The *Snow Goose* was seen there again today West Loch Ollay, South Uist The...
  14. Green-winged Teal

    Green-winged Teal

    Male Green-winged Teal, Ardmhor, Barra, February 2024 (C) Ian Ricketts
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  15. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 9th February 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 9th February 2024. Updated throughout the day Stornoway, Isle of Lewis The immature Glaucous Gull was again seen in the harbour area this morning Claddach Kirkibost, North Uist 7 Common Redpolls were there today Baleshare, North Uist An...
  16. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 8th February 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 8th February 2024. Updated throughout the day Loch an Tiumpan, Isle of Lewis The drake *Ring-necked Duck* was seen there again this morning. A 3CY Iceland Gull was off Portvoller Stornoway, Isle of Lewis The immature Glaucous Gull was...
  17. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 7th February 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 7th February 2024. Updated throughout the day Tiumpan Head, Isle of Lewis A 2CY Glaucous Gull flew south early afternoon (12;40) Claddach Kirkibost, North Uist 10 Common Redpolls were there today Loch Bee, South Uist 63 Greenland...
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  18. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 6th February 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 6th February 2024. Updated throughout the day Stornoway, Isle of Lewis An immature Glaucous Gull was seen in the harbour area today. 2 Brambling were in the castle grounds by the Woodland cafe Sollas, North Uist The *Snow Goose* was...
  19. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 5th February 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 5th February 2024. Updated throughout the day Loch an Tiumpan, Isle of Lewis The drake *Ring-necked Duck* was seen there again today. An adult Iceland Gull flew north past Tiumpan Head mid afternoon Coot Loch, South Uist A female Scaup...
  20. Hawkeye

    4th February 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 4th February 2024. Updated throughout the day Stornoway, Isle of Lewis A 2CY Iceland Gull and Red-throated Diver were in the harbour area early afternoon Eileanan Glasa, Benbecula The Little Egret was to the west of the causeway this...
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