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25th June 2017

Hawkeye

Eyes and Ears Everywhere
Ruhba Ardvule, South Uist
A 3.5 hour seawatch this morning produced 5 Fulmars (2S 3N), 2 Manx Shearwaters (S), 125 Gannets (63S 62N), 13 Kittiwakes (7S 6N), 2 Razorbills (N), 1 Black Guillemot (S) and 4 auk sp (S).

North Locheynort, South Uist
2 Siskins seen today

Loch Mor, Benbecula
A single male Ruff still present on the loch

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Great Skua, Vatersay courtesy of Bruce Taylor
 
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