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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
27th June 2023
- Thread starter MisterT
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Hawkeye
Eyes and Ears Everywhere
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 27th June 2023. Updated throughout the day
Loch Stiapabhat, Isle of Lewis
197 Black-tailed Godwits were seen there this afternoon in various sized flocks. The birds rested for around 30 minutes before departing. Autumn migration has begun
Note:- Reports from Iceland suggest a quite poor or at least a late breeding season following a cool dark May, This would explain the unusual number of adult godwits heading south over the last week or so, somewhat earlier than usual
Loch Stiapabhat, Isle of Lewis
197 Black-tailed Godwits were seen there this afternoon in various sized flocks. The birds rested for around 30 minutes before departing. Autumn migration has begun
Note:- Reports from Iceland suggest a quite poor or at least a late breeding season following a cool dark May, This would explain the unusual number of adult godwits heading south over the last week or so, somewhat earlier than usual