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  • 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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Scottish Rarity 27th April 2023

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Eyes and Ears Everywhere
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 27th April 2023. Updated throughout the day

Hirta St Kilda
Late news of a male Black Redstart yesterday. Also still present were at least 1 adult and 1 juvenile **Night Heron** , the Grasshopper Warbler and the Dunnock

Loch Branahuie, Isle of Lewis
A dark phase Arctic Skua flew north over the loch late morning. A drake Scaup was seen on the loch and 16 Pink-feet were grazing nearby

Stornoway, Isle of Lewis
A Pomarine Skua was seen from the Stornoway -> Ullapool ferry

Baleshare, North Uist
16 Brent Geese flew north-west this morning and at least 20 Whimbrel were present on the island

Stinky Bay, Benbecula
A Curlew Sandpiper was there this afternoon

Loch Carnan, South Uist
The **Night Heron** was still present at the hatchery this morning

The Range, South Uist
30+ Black-tailed Godwits were by Launch Area 2

Rubha Ardvule, South Uist
An Osprey and 12 Brent Geese flew north there today. 25+ Black-tailed Godwits and 20+ Whimbrel were also in the area

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Male Black Redstart & juvenile Night Heron (C) St Kilda Ranger; Pink-footed Goose (C) Steve Dodd
 
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