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8th June 2017

Hawkeye

Eyes and Ears Everywhere
Orosay, South Uist
4 Whimbrel seen this morning near the island. A summer plumage Great Northern Diver also present

Carnan, South Uist
A single Redwing still present

Peninerine, South Uist
A Great Northern Diver seen today

South Glendale, South Uist
2 Siskins in a garden there

Loch nam Feithean, North Uist
The drake Garganey still present today along with a Red-necked Phalarope

Langass, North Uist
A male Siskin seen feeding recently fledged young around the lodge today

Carinish, North Uist
A Siskin reported today

Loch Paible, North Uist
3 Curlew Sandpipers still present on the loch today

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Garganey & Lesser Black-backed Gull courtesy of Nick Truby. Oystercatcher courtesy of Steve Milton
 
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