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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 5th November 2022

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Eyes and Ears Everywhere
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 5th November 2022. Updated throughout the day

Stinky Bay, Benbecula
The **White-rumped Sandpiper** was still there this afternoon as was a Common Scoter. A 1CY Iceland Gull was seen nearby at Balivanich beach

Gramsdale, Benbecula
A Blackcap was seen there today

Balgarva, South Uist
The Great Crested Grebe was again seen offshore

Loch Bee, South Uist
70 Black-tailed Godwits were in the SW corner of the loch
 
Vatersay
Black Redstart at the northern end of West Beach late afternoon feeding among the rocks and along nearby fences. A Lesser Whitethroat, most probably blythii based on call, was at Caolas feeding on the beach and a nearby building site. Also 7 Snow Buntings flew south there mid afternoon.
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Black Redstart and Lesser Whitethroat.
 
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