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Eyes and Ears Everywhere
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 13th August 2020. Updated throughout the day.

Balranald, North Uist
A juvenile, male Ruff was seen on the shore today

Loch Sandary, North Uist
An immature Glaucous Gull was there this afternoon

Traigh Mhor, Barra
An adult *American Golden Plover* was seen on the beach before moving to the nearby machair [see Bruce's post below]

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Spotted Flycatcher (C) and courtesy of Brian Rabbitts [reported yeasterday]
 

Bruce

Senior Member
Barra.
A moulting adult American Golden Plover was around Traigh Mhor, moving between the beach and nearby machair. This bird was present yesterday evening too, but the views insufficient to be certain of its identity. Also 113 Golden Plovers in the area and several Whimbrels. Ian also saw a Ruff.

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