We are a group of enthusiastic local birders who share our sightings and other information here. All the information on the website is available to all so please feel free to read and browse. If you wish to post, you are welcome to join us by signing up for an account. You can also email your sightings/photos to sightings@outerhebridesbirds.org.uk or leave a voicemail on 01851 741250 All submissions will be passed to the county bird recorder. Thanks!
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
All the latest Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings and information will be listed here - please log in or register if you would like to add your own. Alternatively you may email your sightings and photos to sightings@outerhebridesbirds.org.uk or leave a voicemail at 01851 741250. All sightings will also be forwarded to the County Bird Recorder Thank you!
Sightings for previous years can be found in the the archive
Reports by finders of some of the rare birds that have occurred on our islands
News and maps of colour ringed birds and ringing recoveries.
Need help finding the details of a colour ringed bird? Post here or send the details/photographs to sightings@outerhebridesbirds.org.uk and we will endeavour to progress it on your behalf.
Alternatively post your own sightings
Outer Hebrides Bird sightings from previous years
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides Bird sightings for 2022
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides Bird sightings for 2021
Western Isles Bird / Outer Hebrides Bird Sightings 2020
Western Isles Bird / Outer Hebrides Bird Sightings 2019
Western Isles Bird / Outer Hebrides Bird Sightings 2018
Western Isles Bird / Outer Hebrides Bird Sightings 2017