• 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

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  1. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 1st March 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 1st March 2023. Updated throughout the day Loch Stiapabhat, Isle of Lewis The drake *Green-winged Teal* was seen there again late evening Borve, Benbecula 3 *European White-fronted Geese* were there again today. A Jack Snipe was nearby...
  2. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 28th February 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 28th February 2023. Updated throughout the day Loch Stiapabhat, Isle of Lewis The drake *Green-winged Teal* was seen there again this evening Grenitote, North Uist At least 2 of the Long-tailed Tits were there again today Balranald...
  3. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 26th February 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 26th February 2023. Updated throughout the day Loch Stiapabhat, Isle of Lewis The drake *Green-winged Teal* was there again this morning. 5 Greenland and, 4 *European White-fronted Geese*, 2 Pinkfeet and 2 White-tailed Eagles were also...
  4. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 17th February 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 17th February 2023. Updated throughout the day Loch an Tiumpan, Isle of Lewis The drake *Ring-necked Duck* was there again this afternoon Loch Branahuie, Isle of Lewis An immature Glaucous Gull was there this morning Loch nam Feithean...
  5. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 15th February 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 15th February 2023. Updated throughout the day Loch an Tiumpan, Isle of Lewis The drake *Ring-necked Duck* and *Green-winged Teal* were both seen this afternoon (later identified as the hybrid Teal). Stornoway, Isle of Lewis A 2CY...
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    Mega!!! 14th February 2023

    Barra The Harlequin was still on the sea between Traigh Eais and Cleat this morning. Nearby the drake Green-winged Teal was at Ardmhor. This afternoon there were c50 Fieldfares around the township on Vatersay.
  7. Hawkeye

    Mega!!! 12th February 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 12th February 2023. Updated throughout the day Loch Stiapavat, Isle of Lewis The drake *Green-winged Teal* was again seen on the loch. 2 immature Glaucous Gulls were also there plus 10 *European White-fronted Geese* (8 adults 2 immatures)...
  8. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 7th February 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 7th February 2023, Updated throughout the day Loch Stiapabhat, Isle of Lewis A drake *Green-winged Teal* was seen on the loch. The 6 *European White-fronted Geese* were also still in the area Kyles Paible, North Uist 4 Iceland Gulls (1...
  9. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 5th February 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 5th February 2023. Updated throughout the day Butt of Lewis A single Snow Bunting was seen there this afternoon Melbost Borve, Isle of Lewis 7 *European White-fronted Geese* (5 adults, 2 juveniles) were seen there early afternoon...
  10. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 28th January 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 28th January 2023. Updated throughout the day Tiumpan Loch, Isle of Lewis The drake *Ring-necked Duck* was seen there again today Borve, Benbecula 3 *European White-fronted Geese* (2 adults 1 juvenile) were there again today Loch Bee...
  11. Hawkeye

    Mega!!! 22nd January 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 22nd January 2023. Updated throughout the day Bragar, Isle of Lewis 3 Snow Buntings were by the bay today Loch an Tiumpan, Isle of Lewis Late news:- the drake *Green-winged Teal* was seen there yesterday Vallay Strand, North Uist 11...
  12. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 19th January 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 19th January 2023. Updated throughout the day Butt of Lewis A single Snow Bunting was seen there today Loch an Tiumpan Isle of Lewis The drake *Ring-necked Duck* was seen there again this afternoon. The drake *Green-winged Teal* and the...
  13. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 15th January 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 15th January 2023. Updated throughout the day Bragar, Isle of Lewis 2 Snow Buntings were seen there today Borve, Benbecula Two *European White-fronted Geese* were there this morning. A Common Scoter was nearby off Balivanich West Loch...
  14. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 14th January 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 14th January 2023. Updated throughout the day Loch na Tiumpan Isle of Lewis The hybrid Green-winged Teal / Eurasian Teal was seen there again today Rushgarry, Berneray An adult *European White-fronted Goose* was there this morning Loch...
  15. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 13th January 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 13th January 2023. Updated throughout the day Tiumpan Loch, Isle of Lewis The *Ring-necked Duck* and *Green-winged Teal* were both present still this morning plus a bird showing the features of both Green-winged and Eurasian Teal - a...
  16. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 10th January 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 10th January 2023. Updated throughout the day Stinky Bay, Benbecula A Common Scoter was seen offshore today Ardivachar, South Uist 3 Glaucous Gulls were there early afternoon
  17. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 5th January 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 5th January 2023. Updated throughout the day Loch an Tiumpan, Isle of Lewis The drake *Ring-necked Duck* and *Green-winged Teal* were both on the loch again today Earsay, Barra The 3CY Glaucous Gull was there again early morning feeding...
  18. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 3rd January 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 3rd January 2023. Updated throughout the day Loch an Tiumpan, Isle of Lewis The drake *Ring-necked Duck* and *Green-winged Teal* were there again today. 2 drake Goldeneye were also on the loch and 3 Fieldfare were in nearby gardens...
  19. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 2nd January 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 2nd January 2023. Updated throughout the day Loch an Tiumpan, Isle of Lewis The drake *Ring-necked Duck* and *Green-winged Teal* were there again today. 2 Pink-feet were also by the loch and a Glaucous Gull passed the lighthouse at...
  20. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 1st January 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 1st January 2023. Updated throughout the day Ardivachar, South Uist A juvenile Glauacous Gull, 3 Black-tailed Godwits and a male Pintail were seen there late afternoon. 2 Common Scoters were nearby off Balgarva Loch Bee, South Uist 140+...
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