• 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

    Scottish Rarity 15th August 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 15th August 2024. Updated throughout the day Butt of Lewis 2 **Cory's Shearwaters** 4 *Great Shearwaters* and 8 Sooty Shearwaters flew NW between 18:00 - 20:00. Labost, Lewis 8 **Cory's Shearwaters** and 2 *Great Shearwaters* flew SW...
  2. Hawkeye

    Scottish Rarity 14th August 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 14th August 2024. Updated throughout the day Butt of Lewis 5 Sooty Shearwater past NW early morning Loch an Tiumpan, Isle of Lewis The **Alpine Swift** was there again this morning with a Common Swift. 15 Sooty Shearwaters passed South...
  3. Hawkeye

    Scottish Rarity 13th August 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 13th August 2024. Updated throughout the day Butt of Lewis 5 Sooty Shearwater past this evening. 11 Pied Wagtails were in the lighthouse compound and 2 Whimbrel on the cliff top Loch an Tiumpan, Isle of Lewis The **Alpine Swift** was...
  4. American Cliff Swallow

    American Cliff Swallow

    American Cliff Swallow, St Kilda August 2024 (C) St Kilda Rangers
  5. American Cliff Swallow

    American Cliff Swallow

    American Cliff Swallow, St Kilda August 2024 (C) St Kilda Rangers
  6. Hawkeye

    Mega!!! 12th August 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 12th August 2024. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St Kilda The ****Cliff Swallow**** was again seen by the Manse in Village Bay this morning Butt of Lewis 2 Sooty Shearwaters passed NW this evening. 2 Common Swifts were also in the...
  7. American Cliff Swallow

    American Cliff Swallow

    American Cliff Swallow St Kilda August 2024 (C) St Kilda Rangers
  8. American Cliff Swallow

    American Cliff Swallow

    American Cliff Swallow St Kilda August 2024 (C) St Kilda Rangers
  9. Hawkeye

    Mega!!! 11th August 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 11th August 2024. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St Kilda An ****American Cliff Swallow**** was seen by the Manse in Village Bay. A first for the Outer Hebrides and second Scottish record Port Nis, Isle of Lewis 6 Sooty Shearwater and...
  10. Hawkeye

    Scottish Rarity 10th August 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 10th August 2024. Updated throughout the day Butt of Lewis A *Balearic Shearwater* and 3 **Cory's Shearwaters** flew S early morning while 7 Sooty Shearwaters flew S between 12:00-15:00 Loch an Tiumpan, Isle of Lewis The **Alpine Swift**...
  11. Hawkeye

    Scottish Rarity 9th August 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 9th August 2024. Updated throughout the day Butt of Lewis A single Sooty Shearwater past offshore between 14:00-15:00 Loch an Tiumpan, Isle of Lewis The **Alpine Swift** was seen there again late morning in the company of Common Swifts...
  12. Hawkeye

    Scottish Rarity 8th August 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 8th August 2024. Updated throughout the day Butt of Lewis A **Cory's Shearwater** and 2 Sooty Shearwaters flew NW at 14:50 Loch an Tiumpan, Isle of Lewis The **Alpine Swift** was seen there again early afternoon in the company of Common...
  13. Hawkeye

    Scottish Rarity 7th August 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 7th August 2024. Updated throughout the day Butt of Lewis 3 Sooty Shearwaters flew past between 11:00 - 12:30 Loch an Tiumpan, Isle of Lewis The **Alpine Swift** was seen there again late afternoon in the company of Common Swifts...
  14. Hawkeye

    Scottish Rarity 6th August 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 6th August 2024. Updated throughout the day Butt of Lewis 14 Sooty Shearwaters flew past between 12:30-1400 Tiumpan Head, Isle of Lewis The **Alpine Swift** was seen there this morning between 10:40-11:45 in the company of 1-3 Common...
  15. Hawkeye

    Scottish Rarity 5th August 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 5th August 2024. Updated throughout the day Butt of Lewis A Sooty Shearwater passed offshore early afternoon Tiumpan Head, Isle of Lewis The **Alpine Swift** was still present early afternoon with Common Swifts Liniclate, Benbecula A...
  16. Hawkeye

    4th August 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 4th August 2024. Updated throughout the day Butt of Lewis 2 Sooty Shearwaters flew NW at 08:55 with a further 34 Sooty Shearwaters and 5 Storm Petrels passing between 11:00-12:00. 3 Common Swifts were seen around the Ness area, 1 each at...
  17. Hawkeye

    Scottish Rarity 3rd August 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 3rd August 2024. Updated throughout the day Port NIs, Isle of Lewis 3 Sooty Shearwaters flew NW this morning. A Common Swift and a Chiffchaff were seen at nearby Adabroc. A **Cory’s Shearwater** and 2 Sooty Shearwaters flew W past the...
  18. Hawkeye

    Scottish Rarity 2nd August 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 2nd August 2024. Updated throughout the day Port NIs, Isle of Lewis At least 4 Sooty Shearwaters were seen feeding offshore with Gannets this morning. A female Marsh Harrier was at nearby Loch Stiapabhat this evening and 3 Sooty...
  19. Hawkeye

    Scottish Rarity 1st August 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 1st August 2024. Updated throughout the day Port NIs, Isle of Lewis 3 Common Swifts flew NW at 14:10. And at least 3 Sooty Shearwaters were offshore late evening. 3 *Great Shearwaters* and 140 Sooty Shearwaters flew past nearby Butt of...
  20. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 31st July 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 31st July 2024. Updated throughout the day Butt of Lewis A *Balearic Shearwater* flew NW mid morning. A Pomarine Skua, 12 Sooty Shearwaters and 40 Storm Petrels were also seen passing offshore. A Whinchat was in the lighthouse compound...
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