skua

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  • Would members please give due consideration when thinking about posting information and sightings relating to Schedule 1 species during the breeding season. Records of these species thought to be breeding can be submitted privately to the county bird recorder via email to recorder@outerhebridesbirds.org.uk

  1. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 10th May 2018

    Outer Hebrides / Western Isles bird sightings for today, 10th May 2018 Caolas, Vatersay The ***Lesser Yellowlegs*** was still present this morning at grid ref NL625975 (see Bruce's post below) Eilogarry, Barra The *White-billed Diver* was seen off the jetty late afternoon Stinky Bay...
  2. Hawkeye

    Exceptional skua passage in the Outer Hebrides, May 2015

    Every year, birdwatchers head for the Outer Hebrides in May in the hope that they will experience the thrill of witnessing the spectacle of hundreds of skuas passing our shores. For those that were here in 2015, it was a once in a lifetime experience. That experience has been captured in this...
  3. Hawkeye

    Local Rarity 4th May 2018

    Outer Hebrides / Western Isles bird sightings for today, 4th May 2018. Updated throughout the day Eilogarry, Barra The *White-billed Diver* is still to be found off-shore from the jetty. A 2CY Iceland Gull was also in the area Stornoway, Isle of Lewis 2 Siskins were seen in the Castle Grounds...
  4. Hawkeye

    3rd May 2018

    Outer Hebrides / Western Isles bird sighting for today, 3rd May 2018 Loch Branahuie, Isle of Lewis A Glaucous Gull, 3 Black-tailed Godwits and 11 Long-tailed Duck were seen there early afternoon. Torlum, Benbecula 3 Barnacle Geese were on the machair today Aird an Runair, North Uist 80+...
  5. Hawkeye

    2nd May 2018

    Outer Hebrides / Western Isles bird sightings for today, 2nd May 2018. Updated throughout the day Tarbert, Isle of Harris A Blackcap was in the grounds of the Harris Hotel Ardveenish, Barra 2 2CY Iceland Gulls seen there today Ruhba Ardvule, South Uist Counting period: 06:50 - 10:10 Weather...