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Eyes and Ears Everywhere
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 18th May 2024. Updated throughout the day

Hirta, St Kilda
Late news of a *Common Rosefinch* in Village Bay yesterday

Loch Stiapabhat , Isle of Lewis
A female Ruff was seen there this morning

Balranald, North Uist
A female type Black Redstart was by the visitors centre early evening

North Locheynort, South Uist
15- 20 Crossbills were there briefly this afternoon

Bornish, South Uist
A female Hawfinch was again visiting a garden there

Smerclete, South Uist
The Pectoral Sandpiper was again seen on the beach late morning and again early afternoon. A House Martin was also in the area

West Gerinish, South Uist
An *American Golden Plover* was just beyond The Range buildings this afternoon

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Common Rosefinch (C) St Kilda Rangers; Common Crossbill (C) Nick Skilbeck
 
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