• 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

    Local Rarity 10th January 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 10th January 2024. Updated throughout the day Ness, Isle of Lewis 9 Snow Buntings were seen in the Ness area and then flew towards Eoropie Loch Bee, South Uist The drake *Ring-necked Duck* was again to the east of the causeway. 6 Scaup...
  2. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 9th January 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 9th January 2024. Updated throughout the day Loch Sgaraigh, North Uist A drake *Green-winged Teal* was seen there late morning
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    Local Rarity 8th January 2024

    Barra A new drake Green-winged Teal was at Ardmhor this afternoon. 2 Woodcock were at Morghan.
  4. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 7th January 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 7th January 2024. Updated throughout the day Malaclete, North Uist The *Snow Goose* was with Barnacle Geese in a field there Loch Bee, South Uist 5 Scaup were in the south-west corner of Loch Bee and 100 Greenland White-fronts were on...
  5. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 6th January 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 6th January 2024. Updated throughout the day Sollas, North Uist The *Snow Goose* was seen in fields opposite the co-op this afternoon. Balemore, North Uist 2 Glaucous Gulls (adult + juvenile) and 2 Iceland Gulls ( 3rd winter + juvenile)...
  6. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 5th January 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 5th January 2024. Updated throughout the day Baile Iochdrach, North Uist The 2CY Glaucous Gull was there again today as were 79 Pale-bellied Brent Geese Coot Loch, Benbecula 2 Scaup were there today and 28 Greenland White-fronted Geese...
  7. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 4th January 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 4th January 2024. Updated throughout the day Port Nis, Isle of Lewis A juvenile Glaucous Gull flew over the harbour at noon Rubha nan Ron, North Uist A juvenile Glaucous Gull was seen there today. 56 Pale-bellied Brent Geese were nearby...
  8. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 3rd January 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 3rd January 2024. Updated throughout the day Stornoway, Isle of Lewis A Waxwing was visiting a garden there Loch an Tiumpan, Isle of Lewis The drake *Ring-necked Duck* was seen there again today Balranald, North Uist A juvenile Glaucous...
  9. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 2nd January 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 2nd January 2024. Updated throughout the day Loch an Tiumpan, Isle of Lewis The drake *Ring-necked Duck* was seen there again today
  10. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 1st January 2024

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 1st January 2024. Updated throughout the day Loch an Tiumpan, Isle of Lewis The drake *Ring-necked Duck* was seen there again today. 6 Pink-feet and 2 Goldeneye were also there Stornoway, Isle of Lewis 6+ Bramblings were visiting a...
  11. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 31st December 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 31st December 2023. Updated throughout the day Loch Stiapabhat, Isle of Lewis A drake Pintail was there today Loch an Tiumpan, Isle of Lewis The drake *Ring-necked Duck* was seen there again today Sollas, North Uist A *Snow Goose* was...
  12. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 30th December 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 30th December 2023. Updated throughout the day Carinish, North Uist A juvenile Glaucous Gull was seen on the shoreline there this morning Peninerine, South Uist 95 Long-tailed Ducks were offshore this morning Rubha Ardvule, South Uist...
  13. Hawkeye

    29th December 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 29th December 2023. Updated throughout the day Loch Stiapabhat, Isle of Lewis An adult Glaucous Gull was there this afternoon. An adult Glaucous Gull was also at nearby Cnoc a' Bheannaich, Eoropie, and a juvenile Glacous Gull was at Port...
  14. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 28th December 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 28th December 2023. Updated throughout the day Loch an Tiumpan, Isle of Lewis The drake *Ring-necked Duck* was seen there again today. 3 Whoopers were also on the loch and an adult Iceland Gull was there briefly mid-morning Stornoway...
  15. Hawkeye

    27th December 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 27th December 2023. Updated throughout the day Rubha Ardvule, South Uist Counting period: 09:30-11:05 Weather: Wind ESE f8 gust f10. 8/8 cloud with heavy rain throughout watch. Temp 5c. A 1+ hour seawatch produced 1 Red-throated Diver...
  16. Hawkeye

    26th December 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 26th December 2023. Updated throughout the day Port Nis, Isle of Lewis An Adult Glaucous Gull and an adult Iceland Gull were seen there this morning. An adult Glaucous Gull was also seen by Loch Stiapabhat and another 2 adults were at the...
  17. Hawkeye

    25th December 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 25th December 2023. Updated throughout the day Callanish, Isle of Lewis A Little Egret and a Goosander were there today Rubha Ardvule, South Uist Counting period: 09:20-11:35 Weather: Wind S f2-3, backing ESE then E f3, 8/8 cloud with...
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    Local Rarity 24th December 2023

    Barra A surprising sight on a stormy Christmas Eve, a Kingfisher flying low across the beach on the south side of Traigh Mhor. Hard to know if this was the same bird present on Barra from 21st Sept until 2nd November or a new one.
  19. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 23rd December 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 23rd December 2023. Updated throughout the day Rubha Ardvule, South Uist Counting period: 09:30-11:05 Weather: Wind WSW f6 - 7. 8/8 cloud with light rain. Very dull, misty out to sea. Temp 10c. A 1+ hour seawatch this morning produced 12...
  20. Hawkeye

    22nd December 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 22nd December 2023. Updated throughout the day Claddach Kirkibost, North Uist The 5 Long-tailed Tits were again seen in a garden there Carinish, North Uist Circa 7 Long-tailed Tits were seen in a garden there Rubha Ardvule, South Uist...
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