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baird's sandpiper

  1. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 11th July 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 11th July 2024. Updated throughout the day Ardivachar Point, South Uist An adult ***Baird’s Sandpiper*** was seen there late morning (initially identified as a Broad-billed Sandpiper). This is the earliest record to date and the first to...
  2. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 30th September 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 30th September 2023. Updated throughout the day. Loch Stiapabhat, Isle of Lewis The **Lesser Yellowlegs** was again seen on scrapes by the hide. A Curlew Sandpiper, 6 Ruff and 4 Pink-feet were also in the area North Bay, South Uist The...
  3. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 29th September 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 29th September 2023. Updated throughout the day. Griminish Point, North Uist 2 juvenile *Sabine's Gulls*, 7 Leach's Petrels, 1 Pomarine Skua, 1 Grey Phalarope, 105 Sooty Shearwaters, 88 Red-throated Divers, 5 drake Scaup, 2 Tufted Ducks...
  4. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 19th September 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 19th September 2023. Updated throughout the day. Hirta, St Kilda The 2 juvenile *Buff-breasted Sandpipers* were again seen on Ruiaval Fivepenny, Ness, Isle of Lewis The adult *American Golden Plover* was again opposite the Ness football...
  5. Baird's Sandpiper

    Baird's Sandpiper

    Baird's Sandpiper, Barra, September 2023 (C) Bruce Taylor
  6. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 10th September 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 10th September 2023. Updated throughout the day Loch Bhrusda, Berneray A Coot was seen there today Vallay Strand, North Uist 15 Pale-bellied Brent Geese were there today Grenitote, North Uist A Little Gull was seen there today The...
  7. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 7th September 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 7th September 2023. Updated throughout the day Fivepenny, Ness, Isle of Lewis The adult *American Golden Plover* was again opposite the Ness football ground this morning. A Curlew Sandpiper and 2 Ruff were at Loch Stiapabhat Stornoway...
  8. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 19th September 2021

    Red-throated Diver 2, Raven 3, Skylark 6*, Wheatear 1, Meadow Pipit 15, Rock Pipit 1Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 21st September 2021. Updated throughout the day Grenitote, North Uist A ***Long-billed Dowitcher*** was heard calling while flying east. A Turtle Dove was...
  9. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 18th September 2021

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 18th September 2021. Updated throughout the day Great Bernera, Isle of Lewis A Lapland Bunting was seen at Bosta Leverburgh, Isle of Harris A *Glossy Ibis* flew east this morning Balgarva, South Uist A Little Stint was seen there today...
  10. Baird's Sandpiper

    Baird's Sandpiper

    juvenile Baird's sandpiper, Loch Paible, North Uist on 16/09/21
  11. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 16th September 2021

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 16th September 2021. Updated throughout the day Butt of Lewis Six Sooty Shearwaters flew past The Butt today Steinis, Isle of Lewis 25 Black-tailed Godwits and 18 Knot were seen there today Loch Paible, North Uist A ***Baird's...
  12. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 21st September 2020

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 21st September 2020. Updated throughout the day Kneep, Isle of Lewis The four ***Blue-winged Teal*** were seen on Loch Sgallier this morning Tolsta Chaolais, Isle of Lewis A juvenile Rose-coloured Starling has been visiting a garden...
  13. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 15th September 2020

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 15th September 2020. Updated throughout the day Butt of Lewis 21 Lapland Buntings were still circa 1km to the south-west today Loch Ordais, Isle of Lewis The juvenile ***Semipalmated Sandpiper*** was again seen on the beach this morning...
  14. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 14th September 2020

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 14th September 2020. Updated throughout the day Butt of Lewis 34 Lapland Bunting were still circa 1km to the south-west of the lighthouse this morning Baleshare, North Uist The ***Baird's Sandpiper*** and the two *Buff-breasted...
  15. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 13th September 2020

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 13th September 2020. Updated throughout the day Butt of Lewis A juvenile Dotterel and 38 Lapland Bunting were to the south-west of the lighthouse this morning Loch Ordais, Isle of Lewis The juvenile ***Semipalmated Sandpiper*** was again...
  16. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 14th August 2018

    Outer Hebrides / Western Isles bird sightings for today, 14th August 2018 Ardivachar Point, South Uist The adult *** Baird's Sandpiper*** was still present this morning Loch Bee, South Uist Circa 50 Black-tailed Godwits were at the north end of loch today Stornoway, Isle of Lewis 3 juvenile...
  17. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 12th August 2018

    Outer Hebrides / Western Isles bird sightings for today, 12th August 2018. Updated throughout the day Ardivachar, South Uist The adult ***Baird's Sandpiper*** was still present this afternoon as well as a juvenile *Mediterranean Gull* Govig, Isle of Harris An Osprey was seen briefly before...
  18. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 11th August 2018

    Outer Hebrides / Western Isles bird sightings for today, 11th August 2018. Updated throughout the day Ardivachar Point, South Uist An adult *** Baird's Sandpipier*** was seen on the beach there at midday Grenitote, North Uist The ***Snowy Owl*** was seen there in the evening Loch Bee, South...
  19. Bairds Sandpiper

    Bairds Sandpiper

    Frobost, South Uist
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