• 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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turtle dove

  1. Turtle Dove

    Turtle Dove

    Turtle Dove, Barra, May 2024 (C) Bruce Taylor
  2. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 1st June 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 1st June 2024. Updated throughout the day Muir of Aird, Benbecula A *Golden Oriole* was singing from overhead wires near Matheson’s house. The Canada Goose was again nearby at Coot Loch Ardivachar Point A *Bean Goose* flew north offshore...
  3. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 31st May 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 31st May 2024. Updated throughout the day Aird an Runair, North Uist 2 Sandwich Terns were seen there today. A 2CY Iceland Gull was nearby at Traigh Iar early evening Loch Paible, North Uist A Little Stint was seen there today Loch Mor...
  4. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 30th May 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 30th May 2024. Updated throughout the day Skigersta, Isle of Lewis A Common Swift, Grasshopper Warbler and Chiffchaff were there today Tarbert, Isle of Harris A Long-tailed Tit was there today Aird an Runair, North Uist 10 Long-tailed...
  5. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 29th May 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 29th May 2024. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St Kilda A *Marsh Warbler* was there today Committee Road. North Uist A male *Golden Oriole* was heard singing in the small plantation behind the raptor view point Balranald, North Uist...
  6. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 28th May 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 28th May 2024. Updated throughout the day Great Bernera, Isle of Lewis The drake *Ring-necked Duck* was again seen on Loch Geal Shawbost, Isle of Lewis An Osprey flew over there today Broadbay, Isle of Lewis Circa 250 Great Northern...
  7. Turtle Dove

    Turtle Dove

    Turtle Dove, Barra 2024 (C) Ian Ricketts
  8. Hawkeye

    20th May 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 20th May 2024. Updated throughout the day Loch Stiapabhat, Isle of Lewis 12 Pink-feet were there this morning Stornoway, Isle of Lewis A Waxwing was seen near the Co-op early morning Scalpay, Isle of Harris A Mistle Thrush was seen...
  9. Hawkeye

    17th May 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 17th May 2024. Updated throughout the day Loch Ordais, Isle of Lewis A Little Stint and Turtle Dove were there early afternoon Seilebost, Isle of Harris A Velvet Scoter and 5 Common Scoters were again offshore this morning Cheesebay...
  10. MisterT

    Scottish Rarity 11th August 2023

    A Turtle Dove early morning in the garden here at Askernish, South Uist was a very pleasant surprise
  11. Hawkeye

    17th June 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 17th June 2023. Updated throughout the day Loch Sandary, North Uist A Turtle Dove was seen there this morning Carinish, Isle of Lewis A Garden Warbler was singing there very early morning Rubha Ardvule, South Uist An immature Iceland...
  12. Hawkeye

    25th May 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 25th May 2023. Updated throughout the day Port Nis, Isle of Lewis A Turtle Dove flew south-east along the coast in the company of 3 Collared Doves this morning. 2 Scaup (1 drake) and a Pink-footed Goose were nearby at Loch Stiapabhat late...
  13. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 21st May 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 21st May 2023. Updated throughout the day Butt of Lewis 5 Common Scoters flew west past the lighthouse. 4 Pink-footed Geesse and a 2CY Iceland Gull were nearby at Loch Stiapabhat Tiumpan Head, Isle of Lewis A *White-billed Diver* was...
  14. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 14th October 2022

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 14th October 2022. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St Kilda At least 2 Jack Snipe, a Lapland Bunting were seen there today. A Slavonian Grebe was new in Village Bay and the Long-tailed Duck was still present Port of Ness, Isle of Lewis...
  15. Hawkeye

    Scottish Rarity 23rd September 2022

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 23rd September 2022. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St Kilda A **Melodious Warbler**, Pectoral Sandpiper, 6 Lapland Buntings, a Snow Bunting, Whinchat, Blackcap and a Robin were on the island today North Galson, Isle of Lewis A Sooty...
  16. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 22nd September 2022

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 22nd September 2022. Updated throughout the day Ahmore, North Uist 5 Curlew Sandpipers were again seen on the estuary this afternoon Hougharry, North Uist The 1CY *Mediterranean Gull* was on the beach again this afternoon. 40...
  17. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 20th September 2022

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 20th September 2022. Updated throughout the day Loch Stiapabhat, Isle of Lewis The drake *Ring-necked Duck* was seen there again today Loch Ordais, Isle of Lewis A *Buff-breasted Sandpiper* is there this afternoon Loch Paible, North...
  18. Hawkeye

    19th September 2022

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 19th September 2022. Updated throughout the day Labost, Isle of Lewis 210 Sooty Shearwaters flew past the headland early morning. 800 Manx Shearwaters were in several rafts close inshore Grenitote, North Uist The juvenile Curlew...
  19. Hawkeye

    12th September 2022

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 12th September 2022. Update throughout the day Loch Ordais, Isle of Lewis The Little Stint was there this afternoon. A Curlew Sandpiper was in the area Griminish Point, North Uist 86 Sooty Shearwaters flew past this morning during...
  20. MisterT

    Scottish Rarity 8th September 2022

    A Turtle Dove was here in Askernish, South Uist this morning. A Willow Warbler was singing in the garden
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