• 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 24th October 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 24th October 2023. Updated throughout the day Loch Stiapabhat, Isle of Lewis The drake *Green-winged Teal* was again seen from the hide. 2 Snow Buntings and a Waxwing were nearby at the Butt of Lewis Lower Barvas, Isle of Lewis 9...
  2. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 11th October 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 11th October 2023. Updated throughout the day Loch an Tiumpan, Isle of Lewis The drake *Ring-necked Duck* was seen again late afternoon Aird an Runair, North Uist 2 groups of Pale-bellied Brents totalling 18 birds (11 and 7) flew SW past...
  3. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 21st October 2022

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 21st October 2022. Updated throughout the day The Minch 56 Sooty Shearwaters and 2 Storm Petrels were seen from the Stornoway/Ullapool ferry mid-afternoon Sound of Taransay, Isle of Harris 2 drake Surf Scoters (both adults) were in the...
  4. Little Bunting

    Little Bunting

    Little Bunting, St Kilda, October 2022 (C) St Kilda Rangers
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    Little Bunting

    Little Bunting, St Kilda, October 2022 (C) St Kilda Rangers
  6. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 20th October 2022

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 20th October 2022. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St Kilda The ***Spotted Sandpiper*** was seen there again today. A *Little Bunting* was also on the island Skigersta, Isle of Lewis A *White-billed Diver* and a dark phase Arctic Skua...
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    Little Bunting

    Little Bunting, Eoligarry, Barra 2020 © Ian Ricketts
  8. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 6th October 2020

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 6th October 2020. Updated throughout the day Great Bernera, Lewis A Turtle Dove was seen at Tobson today A Pied Flycatcher and Brambling were at Valasay Balranald, North Uist A Lapland Bunting was seen there today Knockintorran, North...
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    Scottish Rarity 7th May 2019

    On Barra the Little Bunting is still showing well at Eoligarry on the path in front of the church this morning.
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    Scottish Rarity 6th May 2019

    On Barra there's a Little Bunting at Eoligarry church this afternoon. The bird is feeding on the path in front of the church and showing superbly. This morning there was a Redwing at Northbay. Good numbers of Whimbrel are still around the island including a flock of 59 at Allasdale.
  11. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 9th July 2018

    Outer Hebrides / Western Isles bird sightings for today, 9th July 2018. Updated throughout the day Hirta, St Kilda The female ***Snowy Owl*** was seen at An Campar this morning and was also noted yesterday evening (8th) at the same location. A **Little Bunting** was also seen there this...
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