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Eyes and Ears Everywhere
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 22nd June 2020. Updated throughout the day

Coot Loch, Benbecula
An adult Little Gull was seen there this afternoon. A House Martin was nearby at Balivanich

Carnan, South Uist
Two Whinchats were there this evening

Loch na Tiumpan, Isle of Lewis
Four Swifts were feeding over the loch early afternoon. Six Swifts and a House Martin were there later in the evening (19:30)

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Swift (C) and courtesy of Steve Dodd
 
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