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Eyes and Ears Everywhere
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 23rd September 2020. Updated throughout the day

Balranald, North Uist
Two Barnacle Geese and a Wood Sandpiper were seen on the reserve today

Loch Mor, Baleshare
Three ***Blue-winged Teal*** were there this morning. Four birds were present at 12:31

Log Gorm, Baleshare
Two *Buff-breasted Sandpipers* and a Pectoral Sandpiper were on the west side of Lag Gorm mid-morning. An *American Golden Plover* was seen there late afternoon

Balgarva, South Uist
A Little Stint was seen there around midday

The Range, South Uist
A Pectoral Sandpiper was seen behind Launch Area 2 at 15:44

Howmore, South Uist
A Little Stint was on the Howmore River on the beach below the bridge this morning
 

Bruce

Senior Member
Barra.
A 1st winter Citrine Wagtail was on the beach at Cleat this afternoon among a small flock of Pied and White Wagtails. A circuit of the island produced 3 Pied Flycatchers, 1 Spotted Flycatcher, 1 Lesser Whitethroat and several family groups of Pink-footed Geese. A Yellow-browed Warbler and 2 Redwings were seen by others.

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