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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
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American Wigeon
American Wigeon, Loch Tiumpan, Lewis, June 2023 (C) Steve Dodd- Hawkeye
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Local Rarity 1st June 2023
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 1st June 2023. Updated throughout the day Loch Stiapabhat, Isle of Lewis The *Taiga Bean Goose* was there again today. 8 Pink-footed Geese were also in the area Loch an Tiumpan, Isle of Lewis The drake *American Wigeon* was seen there...- Hawkeye
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Mega!!! 27th May 2023
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 27th May 2023. Updated throughout the day A real mix of National, Scottish and Local rarities today! Loch Stiapabhat, Isle of Lewis The *Taiga Bean Goose* was still there this morning along with a Little Stint. 4 Curlew Sandpipers and 2...- Hawkeye
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Mega!!! 26th May 2023
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 26th May 2023. Updated throughout the day Loch Stiapabhat, Isle of Lewis A single Dotterel was on the machair to the west of the loch this morning. A *Taiga Bean Goose* was there in the evening. Loch an Tiumpan, Isle of Lewis A drake...- Hawkeye
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National Rarity 8th March 2022
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 8th March 2022. Updated throughout the day Balavanich, Benbecula The juvenile Glaucous Gull and 2 Iceland Gulls (adult + juvenile) were again on the beach by the airport Coot Loch, Benbecula The female ***Lesser Scaup*** was seen there...- Hawkeye
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National Rarity 6th March 2022
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 6th March 2022. Updated throughout the day Stornoway, Isle of Lewis 7 Iceland Gulls (6 juveniles +3rd-winter) were seen in the harbour area today Loch Sandary, North Uist The ***Cackling Goose*** was there again this afternoon Coot...- Hawkeye
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Local Rarity 20th February 2021
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 20th February 2021. Updated throughout the day Loch Branahuie, Isle of Lewis A 2CY Iceland Gull was there early afternoon Loch Sandary, North Uist The *Green-winged Teal* was again on the loch and the *Snow Goose* was in fields to the...- Hawkeye
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Local Rarity 14th January 2021
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 14th January 2021. Updated throughout the day Lochmaddy, North Uist A Fieldfare was there today Loch Sandary, North Uist The *Snow Goose* was again seen around the loch Malaclate, North Uist Eight Snow Buntings were there plus a...- Hawkeye
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Scottish Rarity 23rd December 2020
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 23rd December 2020. Updated throughout the day Tiumpan Head, Isle of Lewis A 3CY Glaucous Gull flew past late afternoon Berneray A Greenland White-fronted Geese was amongst the Barnacle Geese and 3+ Snow Buntings were on the island Loch...- Hawkeye
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Scottish Rarity 31st October 2019
A surprise at Carinish, North Uist in the late morning when I took the dogs for a walk were four Long-tailed Tits. I managed to get a photo of one before they headed off.- BrianR
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Local Rarity 1st April 2019
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 1st April 2019. Updated throughout the day Loch Stiapavat, Ness, Isle of Lewis 400+ Pink-footed Geese were on the machair close to the loch this evening Barvas, Isle of Lewis 250+ Redwings were seen moving north early this morning...- Hawkeye
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Local Rarity 31st March 2019
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 31st March 2019. Updated throughout the day Sound of Harris 8 Red-throated Divers, 49 Great Northern Divers, 5 Slavonian Grebe, 295 Eider, 107 Long-tailed Duck and, 4 Kittiwake were seen from the ferry. 23 Whoopers flew NW up the Sound at...- Hawkeye
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Local Rarity 29th March 2019
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 29th March 2019. Updated throughout the day Loch Stiapavat, Ness, Isle of Lewis 2 Greenland White-fronted Geese were seen with a flock of possibly Icelandic Greylag Geese Loch na Tiumpan, Isle of Lewis 31 Whooper Swans were on the loch...- Hawkeye
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Local Rarity 28th March 2019
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 28th March 2018. Updated throughout the day Gallan Head, Isle of Lewis Late news of an Osprey seen there yesterday Loch na Tiumpan, Isle of Lewis 30 Whooper Swans were on the loch today and another seven were nearby on Loch an Duin at...- Hawkeye
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Local Rarity 4th January 2019
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 4th January 2019. Updated throughout the day Berneray 1,900 Barnacle Geese were at the south end of the island Aileodair, North Uist The drake *American Wigeon* was again on Loch there Balranald, North Uist The Cackling Goose and small...- Hawkeye
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Local Rarity 1st January 2019
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 1st January, 2019. Updated throughout the day Reef, Isle of Lewis A Little Egret was seen there this morning Balranald North Uist The Cackling Goose, small Canada Goose and circa 10 Snow Buntings there today. Rubh' Arnal, North Uist A...- Hawkeye
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Local Rarity 16th December 2018
Outer Hebrides / Western Isles bird sightings for today, 16th December 2018. Updated throughout the day Borve, Berneray At least 100 Snow Buntings were the machair Aileodair, North Uist A drake *American Wigeon* was on the loch today Borve, Barra The small Canada Goose was again on the...- Hawkeye
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Local Rarity 24th November 2018
Outer Hebrides / Western Isles bird sightings for today, 24th November 2018 Stornoway, Lewis A Pink-footed Goose was at Sand Street today Sound of Taransay, Isle of Harris 3 drake Surf Scoters, circa 320 Common Scoters and 36+ Slavonian Grebes were there today Sound of Harris: A 1CY Surf...- Hawkeye
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Local Rarity 20th November 2018
Outer Hebrides / Western isles bird sightings for today, 20th November 2018. Updated throughout the day Aileodair, North Uist A drake *American Wigeon* was seen on the loch today Borve, Berneray Circa 20 Snow Buntings and 3 Pink-footed Geese were on the machair there South Glendale,South Uist...- Hawkeye
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Local Rarity 30th October 2018
Outer Hebrides / Western isles bird sightings for today, 30th October 2018. Updated throughout the day Stornoway, Isle of Lewis 55 Waxwings were behind the Bangla Spice restaurant in Stornoway this morning and a further 8 were seen on Churchill Drive later in the day. A Little Egret was at the...- Hawkeye
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