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Eyes and Ears Everywhere
Western Isles/ Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 3rd May 2022. Updated throughout the day

Tiumpan Head, Isle of Lewis
3 Arctic Skuas were seen heading north this morning

Loch Branahuie, Isle of Lewis
2 Pink-feet were on the loch this morning. 5 Sand Martins and 2 Swallows were also present

Balranald, North Uist
The 2 Garganey (one drake) were again seen on Loch nam Feithean this morning

Balemore, North Uist
A flock of 117 Whimbrel were there late afternoon

Coot Loch, Benbecula
2 drake Garganey were seen on the loch this morning

Carnan, North Uist
A Common Redpoll is still visiting a garden there

Howmore, South Uist
10 Whimbrel and 5 Arctic Tern were seen there today
 

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Barra
The Kumlien's Gull was at Castlebay this morning. Several small flocks of Whimbrel around the island.
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Kumlien's Gull
 
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