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Local Rarity 26th November 2017

Hawkeye

Eyes and Ears Everywhere
Ruhba Ardvule, South Uist
A two hour seawatch this morning produced 1 Long-tailed Duck (N), 27 Red-throated Divers (1S 26N), 3 Great Northern Divers (1S 2N), 16 Gannet (N), 49 Shag (3S 46N), 2 Cormorants (N) and 1 Kittiwake. Also present in the area were Greylag Goose 22, Barnacle Goose 1, Wigeon 34, Teal 2, Tufted Duck 19, Red-breasted Merganser 2, Red-throated Diver 1, Great Northern Diver 4, Shag 7, Cormorant 22, Hen Harrier 1 (adult female), Golden Plover 7, Raven 6, Meadow Pipit 1, Twite 148
 

BrianR

Senior Member
A Green-winged Teal was seen during a brief visit to Loch Sandray, North Uist in the late morning. Two Coot are still present.
 

Bruce

Senior Member
At least 52 snow buntings were around Traigh Mhor and Eoligarry today; seems to be a good winter for them. 2 chiffchaffs are still in the plantation at Northbay.

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