• 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 11th July 2024

Hawkeye

Eyes and Ears Everywhere
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 11th July 2024. Updated throughout the day

Ardivachar Point, South Uist
An adult ***Baird’s Sandpiper*** was seen there late morning (initially identified as a Broad-billed Sandpiper). This is the earliest record to date and the first to be seen in July
 
Barra
Common Crossbill was at Nask this morning.
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