• 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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rare birds

  1. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 27th September 2020

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 27th September 2020. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St. Kilda Late News of the ***Snowy Owl*** being seen yesterday after an absence of over a week Ness, Isle of Lewis Late News of a Yellow-browed Warbler seen there yesterday...
  2. Hawkeye

    Scottish Rarity 26th September 2020

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 26th September 2020. Updated throughout the day Loch Bhrusda, Berneray Three Barnacle Geese and two Pink-feet were around the loch. 149 Twite were on the machair Loch Paible, North Uist Three Lapland Buntings were there today. The...
  3. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 25th September 2020

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 25th September 2020. Updated throughout the day Butt of Lewis Three Sooty Shearwaters passed offshore between 1100-1210. A Long-tailed Duck was nearby on Loch Stiapavat Callanish, Isle of Lewis A *Snow Goose* was seen there this...
  4. Lesser Yellowlegs

    Lesser Yellowlegs

    Lesser Yellowlegs, Paiblesgarry, North Uist 2020 © Pete Winn
  5. Lesser Yellowlegs

    Lesser Yellowlegs

    Lesser Yellowlegs, Paiblesgarry, North Uist 2020 © Pete Winn
  6. American Golden Plover

    American Golden Plover

    American Golden Plover, Baleshare, North Uist © Ron Macdonald
  7. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 24th September 2020

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 24th September 2020. Updated throughout the day Butt of Lewis Two lapland Buntings were to the west of the lighthouse. A Lesser Whitethroat, Willow and Chiffchaff were at nearby Ness Paiblesgarry, North Uist A juvenile **Lesser...
  8. Citrine Wagtail

    Citrine Wagtail

    Citrine Wagtail, Cleat, Barra 2020 © Bruce Taylor
  9. Citrine Wagtail

    Citrine Wagtail

    Citrine Wagtail, Cleat, Barra 2020 © Bruce Taylor
  10. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 23rd September 2020

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 23rd September 2020. Updated throughout the day Balranald, North Uist Two Barnacle Geese and a Wood Sandpiper were seen on the reserve today Loch Mor, Baleshare Three ***Blue-winged Teal*** were there this morning. Four birds were...
  11. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 22nd September 2020

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 22nd September 2020. Updated throughout the day Aird an Runair, North Uist Three Lapland Buntings were in stubble fields today Baleshare, North Uist Circa 1,500 Pink-footed Geese were grounded on sands off Lag Gorm this evening, a single...
  12. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 21st September 2020

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 21st September 2020. Updated throughout the day Kneep, Isle of Lewis The four ***Blue-winged Teal*** were seen on Loch Sgallier this morning Tolsta Chaolais, Isle of Lewis A juvenile Rose-coloured Starling has been visiting a garden...
  13. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 20th September 2020

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 20th September 2020. Updated throughout the day Butt of Lewis Eight Sooty Shearwaters flew west between 0800 - 1000 Kneep, Isle of Lewis Four ***Blue-winged Teal*** were seen to the south of the Church of Scotland on Loch Triallabhat...
  14. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 19th September 2020

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 19th September 2020. Updated throughout the day Langass Lodge, North Uist A Common Crossbill and a Blackcap were seen there this morning Balgarva, South Uist A Little Stint and one Curlew Sandpiper were there today Rubha Ardvule, South...
  15. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 18th September 2020

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 18th September 2020. Updated throughout the day Butt of Lewis 20 Lapland Buntings were there today Loch Ordais, Isle of Lewis The juvenile ***Semipalmated Sandpiper*** was again seen on the beach this morning Oban Trumisgarry, North...
  16. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 17th September 2020

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 17th September 2020. Updated throughout the day Butt of Lewis Two *Buff-breasted Sandpipers* flew over the cliffs at 1500. Four Lapland Buntings were also around the lighthouse. A Pied Flycatcher was nearby, seen in a Ness garden Loch...
  17. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 16th September 2020

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 16th September 2020. Updated throughout the day Butt of Lewis 16 Lapland Buntings were there today Loch Ordais, Isle of Lewis The juvenile ***Semipalmated Sandpiper*** was again seen on the beach Barvas, Isle of Lewis Circa 70...
  18. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 15th September 2020

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 15th September 2020. Updated throughout the day Butt of Lewis 21 Lapland Buntings were still circa 1km to the south-west today Loch Ordais, Isle of Lewis The juvenile ***Semipalmated Sandpiper*** was again seen on the beach this morning...
  19. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 14th September 2020

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 14th September 2020. Updated throughout the day Butt of Lewis 34 Lapland Bunting were still circa 1km to the south-west of the lighthouse this morning Baleshare, North Uist The ***Baird's Sandpiper*** and the two *Buff-breasted...
  20. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 13th September 2020

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 13th September 2020. Updated throughout the day Butt of Lewis A juvenile Dotterel and 38 Lapland Bunting were to the south-west of the lighthouse this morning Loch Ordais, Isle of Lewis The juvenile ***Semipalmated Sandpiper*** was again...
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