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black redstart

  1. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 18th May 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 18th May 2024. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St Kilda Late news of a *Common Rosefinch* in Village Bay yesterday Loch Stiapabhat , Isle of Lewis A female Ruff was seen there this morning Balranald, North Uist A female type Black...
  2. Black Redstart

    Black Redstart

    Black Redstart, St Kilda, April 2023 (C) ST Kilda rangers
  3. Black Redstart

    Black Redstart

    Black Redstart, St Kilda, April 2023 (C) St Kilda Rangers
  4. Hawkeye

    26th April 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 26th April 2023. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St Kilda The female Type Black Redstart was there again today Laxdale, Isle of Lewis A Little Egret was there late evening Loch an Tiumpan, Lewis 32 Pink-feet and 2 White Wagtails were...
  5. Hawkeye

    Scottish Rarity 25th April 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 25th April 2023. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St Kilda The 2CY **Night Heron** and female type Black Redstart were still present today. A male Ring Ouzel was also on the island Kinlochroag, Lewis 2 Chiffchaffs were there today...
  6. Hawkeye

    Scottish Rarity 24th April 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 24th April 2023. Updated throughout the day Carinish, North Uist 3 Tree Sparrows were visiting a garden there
  7. Hawkeye

    Scottish Rarity 22nd April 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 22nd April. Updated throughout the day. Hirta St Kilda At least 3 **Black-crowned Night Herons** were still on the island today. 7 House Martins, a female type Black Redstart, Linnet and a Dunnock (very rare for St Kilda) were there...
  8. Hawkeye

    Scottish Rarity 9th April 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 9th April 2023. Updated throughout the day Butt of Lewis A Black Redstart wes seen there early afternoon. 2 Snow Buntings were by the access road cattle grid. A **Night Heron** was nearby at Loch Stiapabhat early evening, also 4...
  9. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 17th November 2022

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 17th November 2022. Updated throughout the day South Galson, Isle of Lewis 4 Woodcock were seen coming in off the sea at and another was on the beach Loch an Tiumpan, Isle of Lewis The drake *Ring-necked Duck* was again seen on the loch...
  10. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 16th November 2022

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 16th November 2022. Updated throughout the day South Galson, Isle of Lewis A Snow Bunting and a late Swallow were seen there today Loch an Tiumpan, Isle of Lewis The drake *Ring-necked Duck* was again seen on the loch Eishken, Isle of...
  11. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 6th November 2022

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 6th November 2022. Updated throughout the day Eoropie, Isle of Lewis A single Snow Bunting was to the north of Ness Cemetery today Loch an Tiumpan, Isle of Lewis The drake *Ring-necked Duck* was again seen on the loch Loch Scarie...
  12. Black Redstart

    Black Redstart

    Black Redstart, Vatersay, November 2022 (C) Bruce Taylor
  13. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 2nd April 2022

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 2nd April 2022. Updated throughout the day. Butt of Lewis A Black Redstart was seen in the lighthouse compound today Clachan Sands, North Uist 180 Pinkfeet heading NW at 1720 broke formation and headed back SW, eventually appearing to...
  14. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 15th June 2021

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 15th June 2021. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St Kilda The male Black Redstart was showing well today and had been heard singing on 12th. Loch Stiapabhat, Isle of Lewis The Quail was again heard singing behind the hide Black...
  15. Female Black Redstart

    Female Black Redstart

    Female Black Redstart, St Kilda June 2021 © Craig Nisbet
  16. Male Black Redstart

    Male Black Redstart

    Male Black Redstart, St Kilda, June 2021 © Craig Nisbet
  17. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 11th June 2021

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 11th June 2021. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St Kilda A *Blyth's Reed Warbler* and two Black Redstarts were in Village Bay today Paiblesgarry, North Uist A 2CY Glaucous Gull was there this evening Orasaigh, South Uist The juvenile...
  18. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 8th June 2021

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 8th June 2021. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St Kilda A Black Redstart was seen there today. A Pomarine Skua was seen at sea five miles east of the island Butt of Lewis Two Rose-coloured Starlings were seen on the cliffs to the west...
  19. Hawkeye

    1st May 2021

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 1st may 2021. Updated throughout the day Uisgneabhal Mor, Harris Two Snow Buntings were seen near the summit today Hougharry, North Uist A Black Redstart was seen there today Paible, North Uist A Glaucous Gull was seen there today...
  20. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 6th November 2020

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 6th November 2020. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St Kilda The ***Snowy Owl*** and two Black Redstarts were seen in village bay today. The remains of a racing pigeon which originated of Southern Ireland were also found recently Port...
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