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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. Green Sandpiper

    Green Sandpiper

    Green Sandpiper, St Kilda, May 2024 (C) St Kilda Rangers
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    Local Rarity 1st June 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 1st June 2024. Updated throughout the day Muir of Aird, Benbecula A *Golden Oriole* was singing from overhead wires near Matheson’s house. The Canada Goose was again nearby at Coot Loch Ardivachar Point A *Bean Goose* flew north offshore...
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    Local Rarity 31st May 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 31st May 2024. Updated throughout the day Aird an Runair, North Uist 2 Sandwich Terns were seen there today. A 2CY Iceland Gull was nearby at Traigh Iar early evening Loch Paible, North Uist A Little Stint was seen there today Loch Mor...
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    Local Rarity 30th May 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 30th May 2024. Updated throughout the day Skigersta, Isle of Lewis A Common Swift, Grasshopper Warbler and Chiffchaff were there today Tarbert, Isle of Harris A Long-tailed Tit was there today Aird an Runair, North Uist 10 Long-tailed...
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    Local Rarity 29th May 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 29th May 2024. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St Kilda A *Marsh Warbler* was there today Committee Road. North Uist A male *Golden Oriole* was heard singing in the small plantation behind the raptor view point Balranald, North Uist...
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    Local Rarity 28th May 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 28th May 2024. Updated throughout the day Great Bernera, Isle of Lewis The drake *Ring-necked Duck* was again seen on Loch Geal Shawbost, Isle of Lewis An Osprey flew over there today Broadbay, Isle of Lewis Circa 250 Great Northern...
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    Local Rarity 27th May 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 27th May 2024. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St Kilda A Female *Golden Oriole* was there this afternoon Butt of Lewis A Swift was there this morning. A Pink-footed Goose was nearby at Loch Stiapabhat Loch an Tiumpan, Isle of Lewis A...
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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...
  9. Turtle Dove

    Turtle Dove

    Turtle Dove, Barra 2024 (C) Ian Ricketts
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  10. Nightjar

    Nightjar

    Nightjar, St Kilda May 2024 (C) David Readshaw
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    Scottish Rarity 25th May 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 25th May 2024. Updated throughout the day Hirta St Kilda Late news of a *Nightjar* in Village Bay on the 17th May Loch Stiapabhat, Isle of Lewis A *Taiga Bean Goose* was there this morning. A Pied Flycatcher was in Port Ness Great...
  12. Woodlark

    Woodlark

    Woodlark, St Kilda, May 2024 (C) St Kilda Rangers
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    National Rarity 24th May 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 24th May 2024. Updated throughout the day Port Nis, Isle of Lewis 2 Hawfinch flew NW towards the Butt of Lewis Steinish, Isles of Lewis A ***Semipalmated Sandpiper*** was seen on the estuary this morning, which was seen at Coll in the...
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    Scottish Rarity 23rd May 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 23rd May 2024. Updated throughout the day Stornoway Castle Grounds, Isle of Lewis 2 Crossbills were there today Aird an Runair, North Uist The Little Stint was seen there again today. 3 Pomarine Skuas flew north in the evening Traigh...
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    Scottish Rarity 22nd May 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 21st May 2024. Updated throughout the day Aird an Runair, North Uist A Little Stint was seen there today. 3 Pomarine Skuas flew north in the evening Stinky Bay, Benbecula A 2CY Little Gull was seen there today Traigh Mhor, Barra A...
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    Scottish Rarity 21st May 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 21st May 2024. Updated throughout the day St. Kilda A **Woodlark** was seen in Village Bay today Lochmaddy, North Uist An Osprey flew south this afternoon Aird an Runair, North Uist The Little Stint was again seen there today Loch...
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    20th May 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 20th May 2024. Updated throughout the day Loch Stiapabhat, Isle of Lewis 12 Pink-feet were there this morning Stornoway, Isle of Lewis A Waxwing was seen near the Co-op early morning Scalpay, Isle of Harris A Mistle Thrush was seen...
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    Local Rarity 19th May 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 19th May 2024. Updated throughout the day Griminish, Benbecula A male *Golden Oriole* was seen near the surgery before flying SSE West Gerinish, South Uist The *American Golden Plover* was seen again beyond The Range buildings this...
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    Local Rarity 18th May 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 18th May 2024. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St Kilda Late news of a *Common Rosefinch* in Village Bay yesterday Loch Stiapabhat , Isle of Lewis A female Ruff was seen there this morning Balranald, North Uist A female type Black...
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    17th May 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 17th May 2024. Updated throughout the day Loch Ordais, Isle of Lewis A Little Stint and Turtle Dove were there early afternoon Seilebost, Isle of Harris A Velvet Scoter and 5 Common Scoters were again offshore this morning Cheesebay...
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