• 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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night heron

  1. Hawkeye

    Scottish Rarity 27th April 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 27th April 2023. Updated throughout the day Hirta St Kilda Late news of a male Black Redstart yesterday. Also still present were at least 1 adult and 1 juvenile **Night Heron** , the Grasshopper Warbler and the Dunnock Loch Branahuie...
  2. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 10th April 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 10th April 2023. Updated throughout the day Loch Stiapabhat, Isle of Lewis The **Night Heron** was seen briefly in flight near the hide late morning. Loch Olabhat, North Uist The female *Ring-necked Duck* is still present Stinky Bay...
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