• 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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stilt sandpiper

  1. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 3rd October 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 3rd October 2023. Updated throughout the day. Loch Stiapabhat, Isle of Lewis The **Lesser Yellowlegs** was again on the scrape by the hide Loch an Tiumpan, Isle of Lewis A drake *Ring-necked Duck* was seen there early afternoon...
  2. Stilt Sandpiper

    Stilt Sandpiper

    Stilt Sandpiper, North Uist, October 2023 (C) Brian Rabbitts
  3. Hawkeye

    Mega!!! 1st October 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 1st October 2023. Updated throughout the day. Hirta, St Kilda A combination of photographis analysis and observation timings has determined that 4 different ***Buff-bellied Pipits*** have been on the island in the past 10 days Loch...
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