• 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

    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...
  2. B

    Local Rarity 6th June 2023

    Barra Golden Oriole singing at Creachan just before 9am. Also a Spotted Flycatcher there.
  3. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 1st September 2022

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 1st September 2022. Updated throughout the day Loch Paible, North Uist A juvenile Curlew Sandpiper was seen amongst amongst Dunlin, plus a single Pink-footed Goose, 40+ Black-tailed Godwits, a Ruff and 10 Knot were also in the area. No...
  4. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 21st May 2022

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 21st May 2022. Updated throughout the day Loch Paible, North Uist The ***Broad-billed Sandpiper*** was seen again at the south end of the loch early afternoon and still present late evening Stinky Bay, Benbecula A drake Surf Scoter was...
  5. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 16th May 2022

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 16th May 2022. Updated throughout the day Hitra, St Kilda The male Snow Bunting was again seen in Village Bay Aird an Runair, North Uist A Curlew Sandpiper was on the beach by Eilean an Rubha. A 2CY Iceland Gull and a 2CY *Mediterranean...
  6. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 2nd June 2021

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 2nd June 2021. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St. Kilda The male Grey-headed Wagtail was still in Village Bay today South Dell, Isle of Lewis A male *Golden Oriole* was seen there today Balranald, North Uist A Marsh Harrier was seen...
  7. Hawkeye

    Scottish Rarity 21st May 2019

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today 21st May 2019. Updated throughout the day Brevig, Barra A female/2CY male *Golden Oriole* was there this morning Stornoway, Isle of Lewis A Wood Warbler was in the Castle Grounds in trees beside Willowglen Burn. At least 10 singing...
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