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6th June 2017

Hawkeye

Eyes and Ears Everywhere
Castlebay, Barra
A Wood Warbler seen near the Co-op this evening

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Wood Warbler, Castlebay courtesy of John Hansford

Orosay, South Uist
A Little Stint on beach near Orosay Island with Sanderling

Kildonan, South Uist
The 2CY Iceland Gull was still present at Roe Glas

North Loch Eynort, South Uist
At least 4 Siskins present today

Ruhba Ardvule, South Uist
A two hour sea watch this morning produced 1 Great Northern Diver (N), 2 Fulmar (N), 3 Manx Shearwater (N), 39 Gannet (10S 29N), 8 Kittiwake (6S 2N), 14 Razorbill (3S 11N), 3 Guillemot (N), 11 auk sp (4S 7N) and a Puffin (N). Also present in the area were 2 Whimbrel and a Little Stint
2 Long-tailed Skuas were seen flying north this evening between 1700 - 1930

Bornish, South Uist
8 late Whooper Swans seen this evening on a small lochern there

Coot Loch, Benbecula
2 male ruff seen briefly this morning

Culla Bay, Benbecula
2CY Iceland Gull present

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Whooper Swans and Little Stint (Orosay) courtesy of Nick Truby Starlings courtesy of Old Caley
 
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