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Eyes and Ears Everywhere
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 13th January 2023. Updated throughout the day

Tiumpan Loch, Isle of Lewis
The *Ring-necked Duck* and *Green-winged Teal* were both present still this morning plus a bird showing the features of both Green-winged and Eurasian Teal - a possible hybrid?

Loch Scarie, North Uist
The pair of ***Cackling Geese*** were to the SW of the loch this afternoon. 16 Pintail were nearby on Loch nam Feithean

Loch Mor, Benbecula
The Little Egret was seen there again today

West Loch Ollay, South Uist
The female ***Lesser Scaup*** was seen there early afternoon

Peninerine, South Uist
3 Common Scoters were again seen offshore

Loch Ardvule, South Uist
The female Pintail was still to be found on the loch
 
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