• 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

    Mega!!! 16th September 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 16th September 2023. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St Kilda The ****Tennessee Warbler**** was again seen in the Village Bay late morning. 2 *Buff-breasted Sandpipers* were on Ruiaval. 2 Lapland Buntings and a Lesser Whitethroat were...
  2. Hawkeye

    8th July 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 8th July 2023. Updated throughout the day Adabroc, Isle of Lewis A Quail was heard calling there late morning. 20+ Swallows, a Common Swift and a Tree Pipit flew SW through Port Nis at 07:45 Claddach Kirkibost, North Uist 2 Swifts were...
  3. Hawkeye

    1st August 2022

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 1st August 2022. Updated theoughout the day Balranald, North Uist Circa 100 Black-tailed Godwits flew south early afternoon West Gerinish, South Uist 34 Black-tailed Godwits were in the south-west corner of Loch Bee Howmore, South Uist...
  4. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 5th October 2021

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 5th October 2021. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St Kilda The ***Buff-bellied Pipit*** and **Short-toed Lark** were still on the island today. Also present were the first Jack Snipe of the autumn, a Sparrowhawk, Slavonian Grebe, 25...
  5. Hawkeye

    1st May 2021

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 1st may 2021. Updated throughout the day Uisgneabhal Mor, Harris Two Snow Buntings were seen near the summit today Hougharry, North Uist A Black Redstart was seen there today Paible, North Uist A Glaucous Gull was seen there today...
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    National Rarity 20th April 2021

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 21st April 2021. Updated throughout the day Fivepenny, Ness, Isle of Lewis 16 Black-tailed Godwits were on Loch Beag at midday Melbost, Isle of Lewis 70+ Black-tailed Godwits were there today Balranald, North Uist A ***Cackling Goose***...
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