• 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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Eyes and Ears Everywhere
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 12th May 2023. Updated throughout the day

Port Nis, Isle of Lewis
A Long-eared Owl was seen in a garden there. 4 Pintail and 3 Pink-feet were at Loch Stiapabhat and an Osprey flew south past the Butt of Lewis late evening

Toe Head, Isle of Harris
2 Pink-footed Goose were there this morning

Balranald, North Uist
The pair of Garganey were again seen on Loch nam Fiethean early morning and late afternoon. A 2CY flew past Aird an Runair in the evening

Loch Mor, Benbecula
A female Ruff was there this morning

Howmore, South Uist
A Whitethroat was seen there today

Loch Fada, South Uist
An Osprey flew over the loch this morning
 
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