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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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28th July 2023
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 28th July 2023. Updated throughout the day South Shawbost, Isle of Lewis A Great Spotted Woodpecker was seen there today, our first July record Tong, Isle of Lewis Late news of a Little Egret on the shore there yesterday- Hawkeye
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7th July 2023
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 7th July 2023. Updated throughout the day Adabroc, Isle of Lewis A Quail was heard calling there late morning Borve, Berneray A Swift was seen there early afternoon Samhla, Baleshare A Sandwich Tern was there today West Gerinish, South...- Hawkeye
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4th July 2023
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 4th July 2023. Updated throughout the day Loch Paible, North Uist The 2 Red-necked Phalaropes and a Black-tailed Godwit were seen again on pools at the southern end of the loch Kildonan, South Uist A 2CY Iceland Gull was on the beach to...- Hawkeye
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24th June 2023
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 24th June 2023. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St Klda A Long-eared Owl was there this morning Port Nis, Isle of Lewis An adult Little Gull was seen there this evening. A drake Scaup was nearby on Loch Stiapabhat Tolsta Chaolais...- Hawkeye
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Local Rarity 20th June 2023
Both the immature Glaucous and Iceland Gulls were at Ardvule in the north bay early afternoon- MisterT
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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...- Hawkeye
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18th June 2023
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 18th June 2023. Updated throughout the day Balranald, North Uist The Quaill was again heard calling there. A Treecreeper was seen on the old church wall near the visitor centre Loch Mor, Benbecula A female Ruff was there today Howmore...- Hawkeye
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17th June 2023
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 17th June 2023. Updated throughout the day Loch Sandary, North Uist A Turtle Dove was seen there this morning Carinish, Isle of Lewis A Garden Warbler was singing there very early morning Rubha Ardvule, South Uist An immature Iceland...- Hawkeye
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Local Rarity 12th June 2023
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 12th June 2023. Updated throughout the day Loch Stiapabhat, Isle of Lewis The *Taiga Bean Goose* was there again today Loch Ordais, Lewis 2 Little Stints were seen there again today Loch Branahuie, Isle of Lewis A 2CY Iceland Gull was...- Hawkeye
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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...- Hawkeye
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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...- Hawkeye
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22nd May 2023
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 22nd May 2023. Updated throughout the day Barvas, Isle of Lewis A 2cy Iceland Gull was on the machair between the loch and the beach this morning Aird, Isle of Lewis A *White-billed Diver* seen in Aird Bay this evening was later thought...- Hawkeye
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Local Rarity 21st May 2023
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 21st May 2023. Updated throughout the day Butt of Lewis 5 Common Scoters flew west past the lighthouse. 4 Pink-footed Geesse and a 2CY Iceland Gull were nearby at Loch Stiapabhat Tiumpan Head, Isle of Lewis A *White-billed Diver* was...- Hawkeye
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15th May 2023
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 15th May 2023. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St Kilda A Wood Pigeon was seen there today Cross Skgersta, Isle of Lewis A Hoopoe was seen on a croft there early afternoon. A 3CY Iceland Gull was nearby at Loch Stiapabhat Balranald...- Hawkeye
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10th May 2023
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 10th May 2023. Updated throughout the day Port Stoth, Isle of Lewis An immature Iceland Gull was there today. A Collared Dove and Blackcap were in the lighthouse compound and 4 Pintail and 2 Black-tailed Godwits were nearby at Loch...- Hawkeye
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Local Rarity 6th May 2023
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 6th May 2023. Updated throughout the day Balranald, North Uist A Marsh Harrier was reported to the south of the reserve late afternoon Teanamchar, Baleshare 9 Whimbrel were there today Stinky Bay, Benbecula A 3CY Iceland Gull flew north...- Hawkeye
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Local Rarity 5th May 2023
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sighrings for today, 5th May 2023. Updated throughout the day Butt of Lewis A *Hobby* flew north early afternoon Rubh' Arnal, North Uist A 3CY Iceland Gull was seen at the fish dump early evening Traigh Eachcamish, Baleshare 13 Whimbrel were there today and...- Hawkeye
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26th April 2023
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 26th April 2023. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St Kilda The female Type Black Redstart was there again today Laxdale, Isle of Lewis A Little Egret was there late evening Loch an Tiumpan, Lewis 32 Pink-feet and 2 White Wagtails were...- Hawkeye
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Scottish Rarity 25th April 2023
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 25th April 2023. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St Kilda The 2CY **Night Heron** and female type Black Redstart were still present today. A male Ring Ouzel was also on the island Kinlochroag, Lewis 2 Chiffchaffs were there today...- Hawkeye
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Scottish Rarity 22nd April 2023
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 22nd April. Updated throughout the day. Hirta St Kilda At least 3 **Black-crowned Night Herons** were still on the island today. 7 House Martins, a female type Black Redstart, Linnet and a Dunnock (very rare for St Kilda) were there...- Hawkeye
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