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National Rarity 23rd September 2017

Hawkeye

Eyes and Ears Everywhere
Garry beach, Isle of Lewis
The ***Bonaparte's Gull*** was still present today and was showing well at the north end of the beach.

Iochar, South Uist
A Little Stint was present with Dunlin near Hebridean Jewellery this morning and later a Yellow-browed Warbler was reported in the area.

Ruhba Ardvule, South Uist
A 1.5 hour seawatch this morning produced 1 Eider (S), 1 Red-breasted Merganser (S), 1 Red-throated Diver (S), 3 Great Northern Divers (S), 92 Gannets (S), 4 Shag (N), 1 Lesser Black-backed Gull (S), 5 Guillemots (S), 4 Razorbills (S), and 4 auk sp (S). Also present in the area were 5 Rock Pipits and a Wheatear

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Bonaparte's Gull courtesy of Andy Williams
 
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