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Eyes and Ears Everywhere
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 28th January 2023. Updated throughout the day
Tiumpan Loch, Isle of Lewis
The drake *Ring-necked Duck* was seen there again today
Borve, Benbecula
3 *European White-fronted Geese* (2 adults 1 juvenile) were there again today
Loch Bee, South Uist
8 adult *European White-fronted Geese* at the north-west corner of Loch Bee. 3 immature Glaucous Gulls was nearby at Ardivachar Point
Ormiclate, South Uist
12 *European White-fronted Geese* (11 adults 1 juvenile) were with Greylags in fields by the castle
Ardmhor, Barra
The drake *Green-winged Teal* was there again today. 20 Brent Geese were nearby at Traigh Mhor
Rubha Ardvule, South Uist
Counting period: 09:35-11:10
Incomplete species list, not all species submitted
Weather: Wind W f3, mainly prolonged sunny periods with an occasional shower. Temp 6-7c.
A 1+ hour seawatch produced 1 Eider (N), 1 Long-tailed Duck (N), 3 Gannets (S), and 4 Shag (3S 1N).
Also present in the area were Greylag Goose 2, Shoveler 2, Gadwall 2, Wigeon 84, Pintail 1, Teal 13, Tufted Duck 6, Oystercatcher 77, Curlew 7, Purple Sandpiper 74, Redshank 6, Common Gull 93, Red-throated Diver 2, Great Northern Diver 1, Cormorant 21, and Raven 2
Redwing enjoying the sun
Tiumpan Loch, Isle of Lewis
The drake *Ring-necked Duck* was seen there again today
Borve, Benbecula
3 *European White-fronted Geese* (2 adults 1 juvenile) were there again today
Loch Bee, South Uist
8 adult *European White-fronted Geese* at the north-west corner of Loch Bee. 3 immature Glaucous Gulls was nearby at Ardivachar Point
Ormiclate, South Uist
12 *European White-fronted Geese* (11 adults 1 juvenile) were with Greylags in fields by the castle
Ardmhor, Barra
The drake *Green-winged Teal* was there again today. 20 Brent Geese were nearby at Traigh Mhor
Rubha Ardvule, South Uist
Counting period: 09:35-11:10
Incomplete species list, not all species submitted
Weather: Wind W f3, mainly prolonged sunny periods with an occasional shower. Temp 6-7c.
A 1+ hour seawatch produced 1 Eider (N), 1 Long-tailed Duck (N), 3 Gannets (S), and 4 Shag (3S 1N).
Also present in the area were Greylag Goose 2, Shoveler 2, Gadwall 2, Wigeon 84, Pintail 1, Teal 13, Tufted Duck 6, Oystercatcher 77, Curlew 7, Purple Sandpiper 74, Redshank 6, Common Gull 93, Red-throated Diver 2, Great Northern Diver 1, Cormorant 21, and Raven 2
Redwing enjoying the sun