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26th May 2017

Hawkeye

Eyes and Ears Everywhere
Paible, North Uist
A Redwing was seen in a garden there early this morning

Langass Woods, North Uist
2 Siskins seen this afternoon

Balavanich, Benbecula
A House Martin was seen over the riding stables this afternoon

South Glendale, South Uist
2 Siskins seen in a garden there today

Ardivachar Point, South Uist
A 2 CY Iceland Gull seen today.

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Iceland Gull courtesy of Gavin Thomas

Ness area, Isle of Lewis
News from Tony Marr:-
A loose flock of 8 immature White-tailed Eagles circled over Loch Stiapavat around midday, gradually heading off SW down the coast.
 

BrianR

Senior Member
A pair of Sparrowhawks that are breeding at Langass were much in evidence this morning. Both together briefly before ♂ went over the hill and shortly after the ♀ stated Sky-dancing. BWP mentions ♀ does not perform Sky-dance in presence of ♂ but ♂ does only in presence of ♀ (but not in presence of another ♂).

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Bruce

Senior Member
A turtle dove was new in at Brevig, Barra this evening. Also 2 spotted flycatchers, a siskin and 4 house martins in the area. A swift was seen on Vatersay this morning.

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