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Local Rarity 24th November 2017

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Eyes and Ears Everywhere
Borve, Berneray
The *Crane* and Snow Goose are still present along with circa 4 Snow Buntings

Loch Aileodair, North Uist
The drake *American Wigeon* was seen on the loch this morning

Sollas, North Uist
The Waxwing is still in a garden there.

Claddach Kirkibost, North Uist
3 Fieldfare present

Ruhba Ardvule, South Uist
A quiet 45 minute seawatch this morning produced 1 Long-tailed Duck (N), 2 Great Northern Divers (S) and 6 Shag (N). Also present in the area were 50 Wigeon, 1 Great Northern Diver, 1 female Hen Harrier, 28 Purple Sandpipers and 60 Twite

News Update:-
After much deliberation, the Swift seen at Loch Stiapavat on 21st May 2017 has been submitted to the British Rarities Committee (BBRC) as a Pallid Swift. If this record is accepted, it will be the first occurrence of this species in the Outer Hebrides

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Swift courtesy of Tony Marr
 

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Eyes and Ears Everywhere
News from @Ian Ricketts in Barra: "The flock of Snow Bunting at Barra Airport is increasing daily. 13 on Wednesday, 18 yesterday and an amazing 33 today"
 
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