• 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. Blackbird

    Blackbird

    Blackbird, St Kilda, October 2023 (C) St Kilda Rangers
  2. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 19th October 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 19th October 2023. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St Kilda Circa 1700 Redwing, 84 Fieldfare, 18 Blackbird, 2 Song Thrush, 4 Snow Bunting, 4 Jack Snipe and 1 Brambling were on the island today. A Common Scoter was offshore Loch...
  3. Waxwings

    Waxwings

    Waxwings, Stornoway castle Grounds, Lewis, October 2023 (C) Simon Neiderberger
  4. Hawkeye

    Scottish Rarity 18th October 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 18th October 2023. Updated throughout the day Gallan Head, Isle of Lewis A male Snow Bunting was there today Meavaig, Isle of Lewis 5 Greenland Redpoll were visiting a garden there Stornoway, Isles of Lewis 34+ Waxwings were by the...
  5. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 17th October 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 17th October 2023. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St Kilda A Little Grebe was in Village Bay today, only the second record there Loch Stiapabhat, Isle of Lewis The *Green-winged Teal* was again seen from the hide. The *American Golden...
  6. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 16th October 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 16th October 2023. Updated throughout the day Port of Ness, Isle of Lewis A Lapland Bunting flew south-west early afternoon. A *Green-winged Teal*, adult Iceland Gull, a Long-tailed Duck and a Greenland Redpoll were nearby on Loch...
  7. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 15th October 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 15th October 2023. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St Kilda A Lapland Bunting and Snow Bunting were there today Bragar, Isle of Lewis 2 Brent Geese were seen there today Stornoway, Isle of Lewis 18 Waxwings were seen by the war...
  8. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 14th October 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 14th October 2023. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St Kilda A Snow Bunting and 2 Greenland Redpoll were seen there today. Also present were single Brent, Barnacle and Pink-footed Geese, 8 Fieldfare and 600+ Redwing Skigersta, Isle of...
  9. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 13th October 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 13th October 2023. Updated throughout the day Loch an Tiumpan, Isle of Lewis The drake *Ring-necked Duck* is still on the loch today Stinky Bay, Benbecula Two Grey Phalaropes was there this afternoon Creachan, Barra 2 Waxwings were seen...
  10. Hawkeye

    Scottish Rarity 12th October 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings fot today, 12th October 2023. Updated throughout the day Loch Stiapabhat, Isle of Lewis An *American Golden Plover* was on nearby machair late afternoon. A Hen Harrier, 2 Ruff, 12 Barnacle, 9 Pinkfeet and a Scaup were also there Huisinish, Isle of...
  11. Glossy Ibis

    Glossy Ibis

    Glossy Ibis, Barra, October 2023 (C) Colin Davies
  12. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 11th October 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 11th October 2023. Updated throughout the day Loch an Tiumpan, Isle of Lewis The drake *Ring-necked Duck* was seen again late afternoon Aird an Runair, North Uist 2 groups of Pale-bellied Brents totalling 18 birds (11 and 7) flew SW past...
  13. Hawkeye

    Mega!!! 10th October 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 10th October 2023. Updated throughout the day Loch an Tiumpan, Isle of Lewis The drake *Ring-necked Duck* was seen again late afternoon Stinky Bay, Benbecula 2 Grey Phalaropes were therethis afternoon Loch Ardvule, South Uist 3 Lapland...
  14. Lapland Bunting

    Lapland Bunting

    Lapland Bunting, St Kilda October 2023 (C) St Kilda Rangers
  15. Swainson's Thrush

    Swainson's Thrush

    Swainson's Thrush, Barra, October 2023 (C) Bruce Taylor
  16. Hawkeye

    Mega!!! 9th October 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 9th October 2023. Updated throughout the day Hirta St Kilda A Lapland Bunting, Lesser Whitethroat, Willow Warbler, Grey Heron, Short-eared Owl, Song Thrush, 2 Blackbird, 2 Merlin, White Wagtail, and 5 Golden Plovers were on the island...
  17. Acrtic Warbler

    Acrtic Warbler

    Acrtic Warbler, Ardmhor plantaion, Barra, October 2023 (C) Bruce Taylor
  18. Ring-necked Duck

    Ring-necked Duck

    Ring-necked Duck, Loch an Tiumpan, Lewis, October 2023 (C) Steve Dodd
  19. Glossy Ibis

    Glossy Ibis

    Glossy Ibis, Eoligarry, Barra, October 2023 (C) Colin Davies
  20. Hawkeye

    Scottish Rarity 8th October 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 8th October 2023. Updated throughout the day Knockaird, Lewis 16 Pink-feet were there this morning South Galson, Isle of Lewis A Brambling was seen there today Loch an Tiumpan, Isle of Lewis The drake *Ring-necked Duck* was seen there...
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