• 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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rarities

  1. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 3rd December 2020

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 3rd December 2020. Updated throughout the day Loch Sandary, North Uist The drake *Green-winged Teal* was seen again on the loch. A Scaup and Goldeneye were also there and an Iceland Gull was in the area Loch nam Feithean, North Uist 14...
  2. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 1st December 2020

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 1st December 2020. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St. Kilda The female ***Snowy Owl*** was seen in village bay today Stornoway, Isle of Lewis A Hawfinch is still visiting a garden there Baleshare, North Uist Six Glaucous Gulls (2CY...
  3. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 25th November 2020

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 25th November 2020. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St. Kilda The female ***Snowy Owl*** was seen today above village bay Baleshare, North Uist 17 Snow Buntings and two 1CY Glaucous Gulls were seen at Eachkamish Rubha Ardvule, South...
  4. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 23rd November 2020

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings, 23rd November 2020. Updated throughout the day Clachan, South Uist A drake *Green-winged Teal* was seen at the north end of Loch Bee
  5. Ruby-crowned kinglet

    Ruby-crowned kinglet

    Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Barra 2020 (C) Bruce Taylor
  6. Ruby-crowned Kinglet

    Ruby-crowned Kinglet

    Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Barra 2020 (C) Bruce Taylor
  7. Hawkeye

    Mega!!! 22nd November 2020

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 22nd November 2020. Updated throughout the day Tiumpan Head, Isle of Lewis Two Snow Buntings were seen there late morning Rubha Ardvule, South Uist Counting period: 08:05-11:30 Weather: Wind WSW veering W f6 gust f7. 8/8 cloud...
  8. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 18th November 2020

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 18th November 2020. Updated throughout the day Butt of Lewis A juvenile Iceland Gull was on the pool at Strathanais this morning Tiumpan Head, Isle of Lewis A Sooty Shearwater was seen late morning before heading NW. A juvenile Glaucous...
  9. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 17th November 2020

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 17th November 2020. Updated throughout the day Stornoway, Isle of Lewis Four Long-tailed Tits are visiting a garden in Sand Street Loch Sandary, North Uist The *Green-winged Teal* was again on the loch and an Iceland Gull was also in the...
  10. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 15th November 2020

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 15th November 2020. Updated throughout the day Loch Sandary, North Uist A *Green-winged Teal* was present this morning Knockintorran, North Uist 3 Pink-footed Geese were there today Baleshare, North Uist A Lapland Bunting and 4+ Snow...
  11. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 14th November 2020

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 14th November 2020. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St Kilda The female ***Snowy Owl*** was seen in village bay today Berneray A Ruff and four Greenland White-fronted Geese were seen on the island today Knockintorran, North Uist A...
  12. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 13th November 2020

    Western Isles / Outer hebrides bird sightings for today, 13th November 2020. Updated throughout the day Knockintorran, North Uist A *Snow Goose* was there this afternoon Baleshare, North Uist A Pink-footed Goose was amongst Greylags today Carinish, North Uist 2 Woodcock were there today
  13. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 10th November 2020

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 10th November 2020. Updated throughout the day Ness, Isle of Lewis The ***Brown Shrike*** was again seen along the Cross Skigersta Road Stornoway, Isle of Lewis At least one Hawfinch is still visiting a garden there Sound of Taransay...
  14. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 7th November 2020

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 7th November 2020. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St Kilda There was a noticeable passage of Blackcaps today with a maximum of seven seen together. Two Chaffinches were also present Ness, Isle of Lewis The ***Brown Shrike*** is...
  15. Dusky Warbler

    Dusky Warbler

    Dusky Warbler, Gleann, Barra 2020 (C) Bruce Taylor
  16. Brown Shrike

    Brown Shrike

    Brown Shrike, Port of Ness 2020 (C) Sam Elmer
  17. Brown Shrike

    Brown Shrike

    Brown Shrike, Port of Ness 2020 (C) Sam Elmer
  18. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 6th November 2020

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 6th November 2020. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St Kilda The ***Snowy Owl*** and two Black Redstarts were seen in village bay today. The remains of a racing pigeon which originated of Southern Ireland were also found recently Port...
  19. Dusky Warbler

    Dusky Warbler

    Dusky Warbler, Gleann, Barra 2020 (C) Bruce Taylor
  20. Hawkeye

    Scottish Rarity 5th November 2020

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 5th November 2020. Updated throughout the day Langass Lodge, North Uist A Chiffchaff and a Brambling were seen there today Carinish, North Uist A Jack Snipe was seen there this morning Ardivachar, South Uist Circa 70 Purple Sandpiper...
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