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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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National Rarity 13th June 2021
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 13th June 2021. Updated throughout the day Cleat, Barra A first summer ***Bonaparte's Gull*** was seen briefly there this morning. (See @Bruce post below). It was later found at Traigh Mhor in front of the airport in the evening Rubha...- Hawkeye
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Local Rarity 11th June 2021
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 11th June 2021. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St Kilda A *Blyth's Reed Warbler* and two Black Redstarts were in Village Bay today Paiblesgarry, North Uist A 2CY Glaucous Gull was there this evening Orasaigh, South Uist The juvenile...- Hawkeye
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10th June 2021
Western Isles / Outer Herbrides bird sightings for today, 10th June 2021. Updated throughout the day Rubha Ardvule, South Uist Counting period: 05:50-08:45 Weather: Wind S f6-7. 8/8 cloud, persistent light misty drizzle. Temp 14 c. A 3 hour seawatch this morning produced 3 Eider (1S 2N), 1...- Hawkeye
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Local Rarity 9th June 2021
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 9th June 2021. Updated throughout the day Port Stoth, Isle of Lewis A *White-billed Diver* was reported as still present this evening and the Quail was again heard nearby at Loch Stiapabhat during the day North Bay, South Uist 80+...- Hawkeye
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24th May 2021
Outer Hebrides / Western Isles bird sightings for today, 24th May 2021. Updated throughout the day Balranald, North Uist A juvenile Glaucous Gull was seen on the reserve this afternoon and a Little Stint was nearby at Loch na Reivil this evening Loch Sandary, North Uist The 2CY Glaucous Gull...- Hawkeye
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23rd May 2021
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 23rd May 2021. Updated throughout the day Balranald, North Uist A 2CY Glaucous Gull was seen by the track to Aird an Runair late morning. A Curlew Sandpiper was by Loch na Reivil late evening Loch Sandary, North Uist The two male Ruff...- Hawkeye
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22nd May 2021
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 22nd May. Updated throughout the day Loch Sandary, North Uist Two Glaucous Gulls and two male Ruff were there this afternoon Rubha Ardvule, South Uist Counting period: 08:00-10:30 Weather: Wind NNW f4, mostly bright and sunny, temp 7-8C...- Hawkeye
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17th May 2021
Western Isles / Outer hebrides bird sightings for today, 21st may 2021. Updated throughout the day Aird an Runair, North Uist An early morning (05:15 - 10:15) seawatch produced 1 Long-tailed Skua (N at 0744hrs), 4 Arctic Skuas (N), 6 Bonxies (N), 96 Puffins (N), 7 Great Northern Divers (3S...- Hawkeye
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Local Rarity 11th May 2021
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 11th May 2021. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St Kilda Late news:- Two Short-eared Owls were seen there yesterday Butt of Lewis A juvenile Iceland Gull was seen by pools near the lighthouse this morning. A male Pochard was nearby at...- Hawkeye
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6th May 2021
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today 6th May 2021. Updated throughout the day Loch Stiapabhat, Lewis A juevnile Iceland Gull and 48 Pink-footed Geese were there today. Baleshare, North Uist The drake Garganey was again seen on Loch Mor Rubha Ardvule, South Uist Counting...- Hawkeye
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Local Rarity 21st April 2021
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 21st April 2021. Updated throughout the day Loch Stiapabhat, Isle of Lewis Three Lapland Buntings were near there this evening. A female Scaup, drake Pintail, female Gadwall, 11 Black-tailed Godwits, 18 Barnacle Geese and 9 Pink-footed...- Hawkeye
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Local Rarity 10th April 2021
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 10th April 2021. Updated throughout the day Large numbers of Whooper Swans, White-fronts and Barnacle Geese were reported as "moving north" throught the islands today. 220 Pink-footed Geese flew over Benbecula late afternoon and another...- Hawkeye
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8th April 2021
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 8th April 2021. Updated throughout the day Coll, Isle of Lewis A 2CY Glaucous Gull was seen on the beach this morning Baleshare, North Uist A juvenile Glaucous Gull was seen there this afternoon. The drake Scaup was again on Loch Mor...- Hawkeye
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Local Rarity 5th April 2021
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 5th April 2021. Updated throughout the day Ness area, Lewis Circa 200 Pink-feet, 200 Whooper Swans and hundreds of Redwing curently grounded in the area due to the bad weather Loch na Tiumpan, Isle of Lewis 29 Pink-feet, five Barnacle...- Hawkeye
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2nd April 2021
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 2nd April 2021. Updated throughout the day Butt of Lewis The first Wheatear to be reported on Lewis was at Stoth this morning Loch na Tiumpan, Isle of Lewis 175 Pink-feet flew in at 10:20 where they remained until 15:30 when they were...- Hawkeye
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29th March 2021
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 29th March 2021. Updated throughout the day Tiumpan Head, Isle of Lewis A Great Skua flew west this morning and two Greylag Geese were seen to come in over the Minch before continuing north. A second winter Iceland Gull was nearby at Loch...- Hawkeye
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5th January 2021
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 5th January 2021. Updated throughout the day Broad Bay, Stonoway, Isle of Lewis At least 850 Eiders, 59 Common Scoters, 10 Velvet Scoters and hundreds of displaying Long-tailed Ducks were counted mainly on the south side of the Bràigh...- Hawkeye
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26th December 2020
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, Boxing Day 2020. Updated throughout the day Carloway, Isle of Lewis A Blue Tit is visiting a garden feeder there Rubha Ardvule, South Uist Counting period: 08:50-11:30 Weather: Wind SW f8 - 10, 8/8 low cloud, persistent rain, murky out...- Hawkeye
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25th December 2020
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, Christmas Day 2020. Updated throughout the day Askernish, South Uist Several Ravens were seen mobbing a sleigh heading north pulled by 9 Reindeer at first light Rubha Ardvule, South Uist Counting period: 08:55-11:15 Count type: seawatch...- Hawkeye
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24th December 2020
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for this Christmas Eve 2020. Updated throughout the day Baleshare, North Uist Five Gluacous Gulls were on the island early afternoon Creagorry, South Uist 74 Shelduck were seen on the mudflats this afternoon Eoligarry Barra A Velvet Scoter was...- Hawkeye
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