• 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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curlew sandpiper

  1. 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...
  2. Hawkeye

    Mega!!! 27th September 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 27th September 2023. Updated throughout the day. Stornoway, Isle of Lewis 6 Sooty Shearwaters, 7 Storm Petrels and 2 Arctic Skuas were seen from the Stornoway - Ullapool ferry today North Bay, South Uist The ***Semipalmated Sandpiper***...
  3. Hawkeye

    Mega!!! 26th September 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 26th September 2023. Updated throughout the day. Hirta, St Kilda The 2 ***Buff-bellied Pipits*** were again on the island. 2 Blackcaps, 2 Chiffchaffs, 2 Lesser Whitethroats, a Whitethroat, Ruff, Golden Plover and White-tailed Eagle were...
  4. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 22nd September 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 22nd September 2023. Updated throughout the day. Hirta, St. Kilda The ***Buff-bellied Pipit*** and the 2 *Buff-breasted Sandpipers* were still there today as were the Jack Snipe and Brambling Butt of Lewis A juvenile *Sabine's Gull*, 5...
  5. Hawkeye

    Mega!!! 21st September 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 21st September 2023. Updated throughout the day. Hirta, St. Kilda A ***Buff-bellied Pipit*** was seen this morning. A , 6 Snow Bunting, 5 Barnacle Geese, a Purple Sandpiper, Redwing, Jack Snipe, Brambling, Ruff, Whinchat, Pale-bellied...
  6. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 20th September 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 20th September 2023. Updated throughout the day. Bragar, Isle of Lewis A Spotted Flycatcher was seen there today Tiumpan Head, Isle of Lewis 86 Sooty Shearwaters flew south in 1 hour this morning Teanamchar, Baleshare, North Uist The...
  7. 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...
  8. Hawkeye

    Mega!!! 16th September 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 16th September 2023. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St Kilda The ****Tennessee Warbler**** was again seen in the Village Bay late morning. 2 *Buff-breasted Sandpipers* were on Ruiaval. 2 Lapland Buntings and a Lesser Whitethroat were...
  9. Hawkeye

    12th September 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 12th September 2023. Updated throughout the day Loch Stiapabhat, Isle of Lewis A Common Swift was seen there today. 7 Sooty Shearwaters passed the Butt of Lewis this evening and a Common Redpoll, Chiffchaff and Goldcrest were at Adabroc...
  10. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 8th September 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 8th September 2023. Updated throughout the day South Galson, Isle of Lewis An adult ***Lesser Grey Shrike*** was seen there late afternoon Balgarva, South Uist At least 4 juvenile Curlew Sandpipers were seen the late afternoon The...
  11. 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...
  12. Hawkeye

    Mega!!! 4th September 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 4th September 2023. Updated throughout the day Fivepenny, Ness, Isle of Lewis An adult *American Golden Plover* was opposite the Ness football ground this morning and seen opposite the Decca in the afternoon. 3 Ruff were also in the area...
  13. Hawkeye

    25th June 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 25th June 2023. Updated throughout the day Skigersta, Isle of Lewis 12 Storm and 4 Leach’s Petrels past offshore during a 5 hour seawatch today. The adult Little Gull was seen again at nearby Port Nis late afternoon Bragar Bay, Isle of...
  14. Hawkeye

    23rd June 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 23rd June 2023. Updated throughout the day Loch Stiapabhat, Isle of Lewis Circa 50 Black-tailed Godwits were there early evening Loch Paible, North Uist A Curlew Sandpiper was seen on pools to the south end of the loch this afternoon. 9...
  15. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 19th June 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 19th June 2023. Updated throughout the day Loch an Tiumpan, Isle of Lewis 2 Pink-footed Geese were seen there early afternoon Loch na Moracha, North Uist An Osprey was seen on the ground opposite Langass Woods car park Hougarry, North...
  16. Hawkeye

    Scottish Rarity 13th June 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 13th June 2023. Updated throughout the day Berneray An adult **Yellow-legged Gull** was reported as being at the ferry terminal this afternoon Rubha Ardvule, South Uist A Curlew Sandpiper was seen there early afternoon Mingulay A...
  17. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 11th June 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 11th June 2023. Updated throughout the day Port Nis, Isle of Lewis A ***Black-headed Wagtail*** was seen in ploughed fileds opposite the Post Office this afternoon (Note:- shown later to be a hybrid) Loch Ordais, Isle of Lewis A Curlew...
  18. Curlew Sandpiper

    Curlew Sandpiper

    Curlew sandpiper, Stinky Bay, Benbecula, May 2023 (C) Hebridean Imaging
  19. Curlew Sandpiper

    Curlew Sandpiper

    Curlew sandpiper, Stinky Bay, Benbecula, May 2023 (C) Hebridean Imaging
  20. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 10th June 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 10th June 2023. Updated throughout the day Skigersta, Isle of Lewis A *White-billed Diver* was seen offshore this morning South Galson, Isle of Lewis Lewis: A pair of Crossbills were there in the afternoon and a Spotted Flycatcher was...
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