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

Rubha Ardvule, South Uist
Counting period: 09:00-10:35
Weather: Wind SE f6, 8/8 cloud, very dull, rain throughout watch. Temp 7c.

A 1+ hour seawatch this morning produced 1 Wigeon (S - on off the sea), 1 Eider (S), 2 Long-tailed Ducks (S), 1 Red-throated Diver (S), 2 Great Northern Divers (S), 4 Gannets (N), 1 Kittiwake (S) and 2 Razorbills (S).
Also present in the area were Greylag Goose 2, Wigeon 16, Tufted Duck 12, Great Northern Diver 1, Golden Plover 2 and Meadow Pipit 2
 
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