• 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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  1. Hawkeye

    8th June 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 8th June 2023. Updated throughout the day Loch Stiapabhat, Isle of Lewis A Little Stint and a single Pink-footed Goose were there today Loch Ordais, Isle of Lewis A Curlew Sandpiper and 2 Little Stints were there today Scolpaig, North...
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    Local Rarity 5th June 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 5th June 2023. Updated throughout the day Loch Stiapabhat, Isle of Lewis The *Taiga Bean Goose* was there again today. A Ruff and 7 Pink-feet were also in the area Stinky Bay, Benbecula A Curlew Sandpiper and a Whimbrel were seen there...
  3. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 4th June 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 4th June 2023. Updated throughout the day Loch Stiapabhat, Isle of Lewis The *Taiga Bean Goose* was there again today Loch Branahuie, Isle of Lewis A 2cy Iceland Gull was there this morning (initially reported as a Glaucous Gull) Loch...
  4. Hawkeye

    Mega!!! 28th May 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 28th May 2023. Updated throughout the day Loch Stiapabhat, Isle of Lewis The *Taiga Bean Goose* was there again this morning and seen again in the evening Balemore, North Uist An adult ****Grey-headed Lapwing**** was present again this...
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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...
  6. Hawkeye

    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...
  7. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 14th May 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 14th May 2023. Updated throughout the day Butt of Lewis An adult *White-billed Diver* flew north-west late morning Balranald, North Uist 13 Long-tailed Skuas and 11 Pomarine Skuas passed Aird an Runair between 05:45 and 15:45. 2 Dotterel...
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    Scottish Rarity 27th April 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 27th April 2023. Updated throughout the day Hirta St Kilda Late news of a male Black Redstart yesterday. Also still present were at least 1 adult and 1 juvenile **Night Heron** , the Grasshopper Warbler and the Dunnock Loch Branahuie...
  9. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 13th October 2022

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 13th October 2022. Updated throughout the day Port of Ness, Isle of Lewis A probable *Richard's Pipit* was reported as being to the north of the township this morning Clachan a Luib, North Uist A *Great White Egret* was seen there this...
  10. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 12th October 2022

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 12th October 2022. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St Kilda A Jack Snipe was seen there today. The 1CY Long-tailed Duck was still in Village Bay Cross Skigersta Road, Isle of Lewis A Barred Warbler is in a garden along the road, at the...
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    National Rarity 7th October 2022

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 7th October 2022. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St Kilda A ***Spotted Sandpiper*** was there today, the second this year!! A Greenland Redpoll, Pink-footed Goose, Teal, Woodpigeon, Golden Plover, plus 50 Ringed Plover and 20 Snipe...
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    Local Rarity 2nd October 2022

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 2nd October. Updated throughout the day Borve Point, Benbecula A Grey Phalarope was there late afternoon. 2 Curlew Sandpipers were nearby on Balavanich beach Eochar, South Uist A Curlew Sandpiper was seen opposite Hebridean Jewellery. A...
  13. Hawkeye

    1st October 2022

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 1st October 2022. Updated throughout the day Loch Paible, North Uist 2 Curlew Sandpipers were there early afternoon Stinky Bay, Benbecula A Grey Phalarope was there early afternoon Peninerine, South Uist A Grey Phalarope was there this...
  14. Hawkeye

    Scottish Rarity 23rd September 2022

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 23rd September 2022. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St Kilda A **Melodious Warbler**, Pectoral Sandpiper, 6 Lapland Buntings, a Snow Bunting, Whinchat, Blackcap and a Robin were on the island today North Galson, Isle of Lewis A Sooty...
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    Local Rarity 22nd September 2022

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 22nd September 2022. Updated throughout the day Ahmore, North Uist 5 Curlew Sandpipers were again seen on the estuary this afternoon Hougharry, North Uist The 1CY *Mediterranean Gull* was on the beach again this afternoon. 40...
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    Curlew Sandpiper

    Curlew Sandpiper, Loch Bee, South Uist, September 2022, (c) Ronald MacDonald
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    Local Rarity 21st September 2022

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 21st September 2022. Updated throughout the day. Loch Stiapabhat, Isle of Lewis The drake *Ring-necked Duck* was seen there again this morning Northton, Harris A Turtle Dove was seen there late afternoon Ahmore, North Uist A Spotted...
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    Scottish Rarity 17th September 2022

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 17th September 2022. Updated throughout the day Butt of Lewis 8 Sooty Shearwaters flew past in 2 hours this afternoon. A Snow Bunting was by Ness cemetery Labost, Isle of Lewis 8 Sooty shearwaters were seen offshore Loch Ordais, Isle of...
  19. Hawkeye

    Scottish Rarity 16th September 2022

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 16th September 2022. Updated throughout the day Loch Stiapabhat, Isle of Lewis The drake *Ring-necked Duck* was seen there again today Loch Ordais, Isle of Lewis The juvenile Curlew Sandpiper was again seen on the beach Stornoway, Isle...
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    Scottish Rarity 14th September 2022

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 14th September 2022. Updated throughout the day Butt of Lewis 25 Sooty Shearwaters flew past between 15:00 - 16:00 Loch Stiapabhat, Isle of Lewis The drake *Ring-necked Duck* was seen there again this morning. 3 Swifts and a House Martin...
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