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We are a group of enthusiastic local birders who share our sightings and other information here. All the information on the website is available to all so please feel free to read and browse. If you wish to post, you are welcome to join us by signing up for an account. You can also email your sightings/photos to sightings@outerhebridesbirds.org.uk or leave a voicemail on 01851 741250 All submissions will be passed to the county bird recorder. Thanks!
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Please be aware that avian influenza has been confirmed in the Western Isles. Great Skua and Gannet are the worst affected currently but a range of other bird species can be infected. Please avoid contact with dead birds, give sick and dying birds space, keep dogs on leads and report all such instances to Defra (03459 335577). RSPB and Nature Scot are working together to collate all records of birds with suspected avian influenza on the islands. If you see a suspected case of avian influenza please email a record to robyn.stewart@rspb.org.uk, including date, species (if known) and location.
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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
Outer Hebrides Bird Sightings and Discussion
2022 Outer Hebrides Bird Sightings
All the latest Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings and information will be listed here - please log in or register if you would like to add your own. Alternatively you may email your sightings and photos to sightings@outerhebridesbirds.org.uk or leave a voicemail at 01851 741250. All sightings will also be forwarded to the County Bird Recorder Thank you!
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2021 Outer Hebrides Bird Sightings
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides Bird sightings for 2021
Sightings for previous years can be found in the archive
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Chatter
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Sound recording and nocmig
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Outer Hebrides Rarity Finders
Reports by finders of some of the rare birds that have occurred on our islands
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Colour Ring Sightings and Ringing Recoveries
News and maps of colour ringed birds and ringing recoveries.
Need help finding the details of a colour ringed bird? Post here or send the details/photographs to sightings@outerhebridesbirds.org.uk and we will endeavour to progress it on your behalf.
Alternatively post your own sightings
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Help with identification
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Submit a Record
Articles and Recording A series of articles relevant to birds and birding in the Outer Hebrides. You will also find information here about bird recording in the Outer Hebrides and advice on submitting your sightings.
Articles and Discussion
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Local, Scottish and National Rarities
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BirdTrack
County Bird Recorder
Announcements and Events News about bird-related events in the Outer Hebrides.
Events
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Announcements
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Sign up for our occasional newsletter
British Trust for Ornithology - Outer Hebrides This section of the website is for information from the BTO Regional Representative(s) - so, details about surveys, information and contact details plus general chat. Feel free to ask questions.
Surveys
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General Chat - BTO matters
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The Shop
Bird sightings Archive
Outer Hebrides Bird sightings from previous years
2020 Outer Hebrides Bird Sightings
Western Isles Bird / Outer Hebrides Bird Sightings 2020
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2019 Outer Hebrides Bird Sightings
Western Isles Bird / Outer Hebrides Bird Sightings 2019
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2018 Outer Hebrides Bird Sightings
Western Isles Bird / Outer Hebrides Bird Sightings 2018
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2017 Outer Hebrides Bird Sightings
Western Isles Bird / Outer Hebrides Bird Sightings 2017
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Latest resources
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SBRC Reporting form - Word version - 2021 onwardsForm for reporting Scottish rarities- YvonneB
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SBRC Reporting Form - PDF version - 2021 onwardsForm for reporting Scottish rarities- YvonneB
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List of local rarity species that require a descriptionSpecies considered by OHRC from 1st January 2019- YvonneB
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Outer Hebrides - Bird Species ChecklistA list of species occurring in the Outer Hebrides- YvonneB
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