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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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National Rarity 21st May 2018
Outer Hebrides / Western Isles bird sightings for today, 21st May 2018. Updated throughout the day Smercleit, South Uist A ***Dowitcher*** (initially thought to be Long-billed) was seen originally in the fields with Golden Plover and later around the loch St Kilda An adult *Ring-billed Gull*...- Hawkeye
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Local Rarity 20th May 2018
Outer Hebrides /Western Isles bird sightings for today, 20th May 2018 Ardmore, South Uist The drake *Ring-necked Duck* was again seen on Loch nan Ceann Balemore, North Uist A Pied Flycatcher was seen there today. Aird an Runair, North Uist A single Pomarine Skua flew north early afternoon...- Hawkeye
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Local Rarity 19th May 2018
Outer Hebrides / Western Isles bird sightings for today 19th May 2018. Updated throughout the day Ardmore, South Uist The drake *Ring-necked Duck* was again seen on Loch nan Ceann with a pair of Tufted Ducks Loch Fada, Benbecula The drake Garganey and a male Ruff were still on Loch. A 3CY...- Hawkeye
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Local Rarity 18th May 2018
Outer Hebrides / Western Isles bird sightings for today 18th May 2018. Updated throughout the day Iochar, South Uist The drake *Ring-necked Duck* was on the Loch opposite the Airdmore turning behind the houses. Shawbost, Isle of Lewis 2 Whooper Swans seen this morning. Another was on Loch...- Hawkeye
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National Rarity 17th May 2018
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 17th May 2018. Updated throughout the day St Kilda The ***Snowy Owl*** is again there, seen near the Lovers Stone this evening Loch Bhrusda, Berneray The ***Lesser Yellowlegs*** still present today, seen at 11.30 and then again at...- Hawkeye
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National Rarity 16th May 2018
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 16th May 2018. Updated throughout the day Loch Bhrushda, Berneray A ***Lesser Yellowlegs*** was seen on the loch this evening. A Curlew Sandpiper and 6 Black-tailed Godwits were nearby on Loch Beag Bhuirgh. (Chris Townend). Iochar, South...- Hawkeye
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National Rarity 15th May 2018
Outer Hebrides / Western Isles bird sightings for today, 15th May 2018 Aird an Runair, North Uist The ***Semipalmated Sandpiper*** was still present this afternoon on its favoured pool at top of the beach. A Long-tailed Skua north at 15:12, 11 Pomarine Skuas and a 2CY Glaucous Gull were also...- Hawkeye
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National Rarity 14th May 2018
Dotterel still present on the Paiblesgarry machair early this morning also Semipalmated Sandpiper at Aird an Runair, North Uist (Barry Barnacal). When watching this bird yesterday was consistently showing antagonistic behaviour, especially towards Dunlin, flying at any encroaching on its feeding...- BrianR
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National Rarity 13th May 2018
The three Dotterel are still present on the Paiblesgarry machair, North Uist early this morning (Barry Barnacal).- BrianR
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National Rarity 12th May 2018
Outer Hebrides / Western Isles bird sightings for today, 12th May 2018. Updated throughout the day Caolas, Vatersay The ***Lesser Yellowlegs*** was still present in the bay this morning (see Bruce's post below) Aird an Runair, North Uist A ***Semipalmated Sandpiper*** seen on the beach this...- Hawkeye
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National Rarity 11th May 2018
Outer Hebrides / Western Isles bird sightings for today, 11th May 2018 Caolas, Vatersay The ***Lesser Yellowlegs*** was still present this afternoon (see Bruce's post below) Loch a Roe, North Uist 2 drake *Green-winged Teal* were seen there mid morning Loch Sandary, North Uist A drake...- Hawkeye
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National Rarity 10th May 2018
Outer Hebrides / Western Isles bird sightings for today, 10th May 2018 Caolas, Vatersay The ***Lesser Yellowlegs*** was still present this morning at grid ref NL625975 (see Bruce's post below) Eilogarry, Barra The *White-billed Diver* was seen off the jetty late afternoon Stinky Bay...- Hawkeye
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National Rarity 8th May 2108
Outer Hebrides / Western Isles bird sightings for today, 8th May 2018. Updated throughout the day St Kilda. The female ***Snowy Owl*** is still to be found on the island. Now considered to be a different bird from that last seen on 29th April Northton, Isle of Harris 12 Black-tailed Godwits...- Hawkeye
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National Rarity 7th May 2018
Outer Hebrides / Western Isles bird sightings for today 7th May 2018. Updated throughout the day St Kilda The female ***Snowy Owl*** was there again this morning, last seen on 29th April Reef, Isle of Lewis A 2CY Glaucous Gull seen there today Sound Of Taransay, Isle of Harris 45 Long-tailed...- Hawkeye
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Local Rarity 30th April 2018
Outer Hebrides / Western Isles bird sightings for today, 30th April 2018. Updated throughout the day St Kilda :( No sign of the Snowy Owl so far today- Hawkeye
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National Rarity 29th April 2018
Outer Hebrides / Western Isles bird sightings for today, 29th April 2018. Updated throughout the day St Kilda A female ***Snowy Owl*** seen there this afternoon Snowy Owl courtesy of Cairan Hatsell Eoligarry, Barra The *White-billed Diver* was still present today Scarasta, Isle of Harris 5...- Hawkeye
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Local Rarity 28th April 2018
Outer Hebrides / Western Isles bird sightings for today, 28th April 2018. Updated throughout the day Eoligarry, Barra The *White-billed Diver* was still present this morning (See Bruce's post below) Druidibeg Plantation, South Uist A Redwing, Siskin and 2 Cuckoos were seen there today...- Hawkeye
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National Rarity 19th April 2018
Outer Hebrides / Western Isles bird sightings for today, 19th April 2018. Updated throughout the day Loch Stiapabhat, Isle of Lewis News from Tony Marr:- The drake ***Blue-winged Teal*** is still present at the northern end of Loch Stiapavat. I relocated it at around 0730 feeding in the grassy...- Hawkeye
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National Rarity 18th April 2018
Outer Hebrides / Western Isles bird sightings for today, 18th April 2018. Updated throughout the day News this morning from Tony Marr in Ness, Lewis:- "At 0925 this morning I found an immature drake ***Blue-winged Teal*** at the north end of Loch Stiapabhat, preening, in the boggy area and...- Hawkeye
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Local Rarity 15th April 2018
Outer Hebrides / Western Isles bird sightings for today, 15th April 2018. Updated throughout the day Ruhba Ardvule, South Uist Weather: Wind E-ESE F4-5 gust F6, 8/8 high cloud at first with sunny periods later. Temp 8.7 - 11.6C. Time: 0650 - 1110 An early morning seawatch today produced 181...- Hawkeye
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