• 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, 20th July 2021. Updated throughout the day

Hirta, St Kilda
Late news of a Rose-coloured Starling in Village Bay yesterday

The Braigh, Isle of Lewis
A Whimbrel was there today and 13 Black-throated Divers were seen offshore

Stinky Bay, Benbecula
Three Sandwich Terns flew north this evening

Borve, Barra
The Rose-coloured Starling was still there today

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Rose-coloured Starling (C) Craig Nisbet
 
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