• 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 14th September 2021

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today14th September 2021. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St Kilda The female ***Snowy Owl*** was seen there again today. A Pectoral Sandpiper, juvenile Spotted Redshank (second record), Short-eared Owl, Common Whitethroat, Dark-bellied and...
  2. YvonneB

    24th August 2020

    A Red-breasted Flycatcher was ringed in the garden this morning, hopefully taking advantage and snacking on some of the millions of midgies...
  3. B

    21st August 2020

    Barra. A Spotted Redshank was at Traigh Mhor briefly this afternoon. A good Barra count of 44 Knot included 31 juveniles and a colour ringed/flagged bird probably of Icelandic origin. Also 4 Siskins around Northbay.
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