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  1. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 19th September 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 19th September 2023. Updated throughout the day. Hirta, St Kilda The 2 juvenile *Buff-breasted Sandpipers* were again seen on Ruiaval Fivepenny, Ness, Isle of Lewis The adult *American Golden Plover* was again opposite the Ness football...
  2. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 18th September 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 18th September 2023. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St Kilda The ***Tennessee Warbler*** and the 2 *Buff-breasted Sandpipers* were still present on the island today along with 3 Lapland Buntings, 1 Short-eared Owl, 1 Pintail, 1...
  3. Hawkeye

    Mega!!! 15th September 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 14th September 2023. Updated throughout the day Lionel, Isle of Lewis The adult *American Golden Plover* and at least 5 Ruff were on the machair behind the Decca this afternoon Coot Loch, Benbecula A female/juvenile Garganey was still on...
  4. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 9th September 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 9th September 2023. Updated throughout the day Fivepenny, Ness, Isle of Lewis The adult *American Golden Plover* was again opposite the Ness football ground Coot Loch, Benbecula A Garganey was seen there early evening Rubha Ardvule...
  5. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 7th September 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 7th September 2023. Updated throughout the day Fivepenny, Ness, Isle of Lewis The adult *American Golden Plover* was again opposite the Ness football ground this morning. A Curlew Sandpiper and 2 Ruff were at Loch Stiapabhat Stornoway...
  6. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 6th September 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 6th September 2023. Updated throughout the day Fivepenny, Ness, Isle of Lewis The adult *American Golden Plover* was again opposite the Ness football ground this morning. 5 Sooty Shearwaters passed offshore at nearby Port Nis and a...
  7. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 5th September 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 4th September 2023. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St Kilda A Corncrake was seen there today Fivepenny, Ness, Isle of Lewis The adult *American Golden Plover* was again opposite the Ness football ground this morning. A *Balearic...
  8. Hawkeye

    Mega!!! 4th September 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 4th September 2023. Updated throughout the day Fivepenny, Ness, Isle of Lewis An adult *American Golden Plover* was opposite the Ness football ground this morning and seen opposite the Decca in the afternoon. 3 Ruff were also in the area...
  9. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 2nd September 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 2nd September 2023. Updated throughout the day Stornoway, Isle of Lewis 4 Sooty Shearwater were seen from the Stornoway - Ullapool ferry early afternoon Borve, Berneray A *Buff-breasted Sandpiper* was seen there today Balranald, North...
  10. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 30th August 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 30th August 2023. Updated throughout the day Ness, Isle of Lewis A Sooty Shearwater flew north past Dun Eistean early afternoon and 2 Ruff were nearby at Loch Stiapabhat. 19 Sooty Shearwaters flew past the Butt of Lewis mid-morning and 17...
  11. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 11th December 2022

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 11th December 2022. Updated throughout the day Stornoway, Isle of Lewis 2 Bramblings were seen at Bayhead Aird an Runair, North Uist The ***Cackling Goose*** was there amongst Barnacle Geese this afternoon Loch Paible, North Uist The...
  12. MisterT

    National Rarity 10th December 2022

    The female Lesser Scaup and Pochard were both on West Loch Ollay again today with 2 Barnacle Geese amongst Greylags on the machair, still not a common sight on South Uist. A Common Scoter was just offshore at Peninerine and 24 Snow Buntings were on the beach at Aird-mhicheil. The male Blackcap...
  13. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 21st November 2022

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 21st November 2022. Updated throughout the day Bragar, Isle of Lewis 4 Fieldfare were there this morning Loch an Tiumpan, Isle of Lewis The drake *Ring-necked Duck* was seen there again today Stornoway, Isle of Lewis 2 Bramblings were...
  14. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 11th November 2022

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 11th November 2022. Updated throughout the day Stoth, Isle of Lewis 20 Snow Buntings were there this morning Aird an Runair, North Uist A single Snow Bunting was seen there today Loch Paible, North Uist The *American Golden Plover* was...
  15. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 3rd November 2022

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 3rd November 2022. Updated throughout the day Tiumpan Head, Isle of Lewis 3 Long-tailed Tits were around the lighthouse at 10:25 before flying towards Loch an Tiumpan Callernish House, North Uist A Yellow-browed Warbler, Chiffchaff...
  16. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 29th October 2022

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 29th October 2022. Updated throughout the day Butt of Lewis 37 Snow Buntings were seen flying in off the sea early afternoon. 2 Blackcaps and a Chiffchaff was nearby at South Dell. A Swallow was seen in South Galson Loch an Tiumpan, Isle...
  17. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 25th October 2022

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 25th October 2022. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St Kilda A female Pintail was on the beach in Village Bay today Stornoway, Isle of Lewis 2 Waxwings were seen in Rowans by Lews Castle entrance this afternoon Sound of Taransay, Isle...
  18. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 9th October 2022

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 9th October 2022. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St Kilda The ***Pallas's Grasshopper Warbler*** was seen there again today Butt of Lewis A Grey Phalarope was seen offshore early afternoon. 7 Snow Buntings were also in the area...
  19. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 5th October 2022

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 5th October 2022. Updated throughout the day Loch Stiapabhat, Isle of Lewis The drake *Ring-necked Duck* was seen there again today Mangersta, Isle of Lewis 4 Sooty Shearwaters were seen feeding offshore today. Also present was a...
  20. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 4th October 2022

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 4th October 2022. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St Kilda The ***Pallas's Grasshopper Warbler*** and a ***Buff-bellied Pipit*** were seen there today Loch Stiapabhat, Isle of Lewis The drake *Ring-necked Duck* was seen there again...
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