• 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

    30th April 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 30th April 2024. Updated throughout the day Bragar, Isle of Lewis 2 Hoopoes were seen in a garden there this evening (17:30) Skarasta Mhor, Isle of Harris A Whinchat was there this morning Ardivachar, South Uist 16 Pink-feet were there...
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    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...
  3. 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...
  4. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 7th October 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 7th October 2023. Updated throughout the day. Bragar, Isle of Lewis A 2CY Iceland Gull was in the township early afternoon Loch an Tiumpan, Isle of Lewis The drake *Ring-necked Duck* was seen there early evening Vallay, North Uist 16...
  5. Hawkeye

    16th June 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 16th June 2023. Updated throughout the day Skigersta, Isle of Lewis 5 Storm Petrels and 2 Arctic Skuas were seen offshore following a feeding frenzie there. A Whinchat was also in the area Balranald, North Uist A Quail was heard calling...
  6. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 21st May 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 21st May 2023. Updated throughout the day Butt of Lewis 5 Common Scoters flew west past the lighthouse. 4 Pink-footed Geesse and a 2CY Iceland Gull were nearby at Loch Stiapabhat Tiumpan Head, Isle of Lewis A *White-billed Diver* was...
  7. Hawkeye

    13th May 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 13th May 2023. Updated throughout the day Butt of Lewis 42 Pink-feet flew over NW. 7 Whimbrel were also in the area. 4 Pintail and 5 Pink-feet were nearby at Loch Stiapabhat. 6 Common Scoter, 2 Bonxies, 1 Arctic Skua, and 15 Manx...
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    Whincat

    Whinchat, St Kilda, September 2022 (C) Craig Nisbet
  9. Hawkeye

    Scottish Rarity 9th September 2022

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 9th September 2022. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St Kilda The Spotted Redshank was still present this morning. A Common Redhank was also there. A Whitethroat, 2 Pied Flycatchers, 2 Siskin, a Whinchat, Short-eared Owl, Black-tailed...
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    National Rarity 22nd May 2022

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 22nd May 2022. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St Kilda The female ***Snowy Owl*** has returned, seen above Village Bay today Grenitote, North Uist A Brent Goose was seen there today Stinky Bay, Benbecula The 2CY drake Surf Scoter was...
  11. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 15th May 2022

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 15th May 2022. Updated throughout the day Skigersta, Isle of Lewis An immature *White-billed Diver* was seen offshore early afternoon Scoloaig, North Uist The female ***Snowy Owl*** was again on the north side of Beinn Scolpaig this this...
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    Local Rarity 24th April 2022

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 24th April 2022. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St Kilda 2 Siskin and a Linnet were in Village Bay today. The Siskin is the first known record on St Kilda since 1999 and the Linnet is only the eighth record there Loch an Tiumpan, Isle...
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    Local Rarity 13th September 2021

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today 13th September 2021. Updated throughout the day Aird Uig, Lewis A Spotted Flycatcher and a Willow Warbler were there today Stinky Bay, Benbecula A Little Stint was seen there today Grogarry. South Uist A Whinchat was seen along the track...
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