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  1. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 20th August 2023

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 20th August 2023. Updated throughout the day Skigersta, Isle of Lewis A **Great Shearwater** passed NW at 14:20. 6 Common Swifts were nearby at the Butt of Lewis late evening South Dell, Isle of Lewis Late news of a *Hobby* seen foraging...
  2. Hawkeye

    Scottish Rarity 8th November 2022

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 8th November 2022. Updated throughout the day Carinish, North Uist A Chiffchaff, Jack Snipe and 2 Woodcocks were seen there today Stinky Bay, Benbecula The **White-rumped Sandpiper** was there again this morning Loch Bee, south Uist 12...
  3. Hawkeye

    Scottish Rarity 7th November 2022

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 7th November 2022. Updated throughout the day Loch an Tiumpan, Isle of Lewis The drake *Ring-necked Duck* was again seen on the loch this morning. A 2CY Glaucous Gull was also there Stinky Bay, Benbecula The **White-rumped Sandpiper**...
  4. Hawkeye

    Scottish Rarity 5th November 2022

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 5th November 2022. Updated throughout the day Stinky Bay, Benbecula The **White-rumped Sandpiper** was still there this afternoon as was a Common Scoter. A 1CY Iceland Gull was seen nearby at Balivanich beach Gramsdale, Benbecula A...
  5. Hawkeye

    Scottish Rarity 4th November 2022

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 4th November 2022. Updated throughout the day Loch an Tiumpan, Isle of Lewis The drake *Ring-necked Duck* was again seen on the loch. A 2CY Iceland Gull was also in the area Callanish, Isle of Lewis A drake *Green-winged Teal* was there...
  6. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 3rd November 2022

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 3rd November 2022. Updated throughout the day Tiumpan Head, Isle of Lewis 3 Long-tailed Tits were around the lighthouse at 10:25 before flying towards Loch an Tiumpan Callernish House, North Uist A Yellow-browed Warbler, Chiffchaff...
  7. Hawkeye

    Scottish Rarity 1st November 2022

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 1st November 2022. Updated throughout the day Loch an Tiumpan, Isle of Lewis The drake *Ring-necked Duck* was again seen on the loch this morning. 38 Whooper Swans and an Iceland Gull flew past Tiumpan Head between 1000 - 1100 Loch...
  8. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 13th October 2022

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 13th October 2022. Updated throughout the day Port of Ness, Isle of Lewis A probable *Richard's Pipit* was reported as being to the north of the township this morning Clachan a Luib, North Uist A *Great White Egret* was seen there this...
  9. YvonneB

    SBRC Latest SBRC Decisions - July 2021

    Lesser Yellowlegs, Hougarry, Balranald, North Uist, 26/10/2020, 1CY, ACCEPT Lesser Yellowlegs, Ardivachar, South Uist, 07-21/12/2020, 1CY, ACCEPT White-rumped Sandpiper, Loch Ordais, Lewis, 29/09/2020, 1CY, ACCEPT Wilson’s Petrel, “Off” St Kilda, 06/07/2020, ACCEPT Woodchat Shrike...
  10. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 29th September 2020

    Western Isles / Outer hebrides bird sightings for today, 29th September 2020 Hirta St. Kilda Late News The ***Snowy Owl*** was seen there again yesterday Loch Paible, North Uist A Little Stint was there this morning on the southern shore. The **Lesser Yellowlegs** a Ruff and at least two...
  11. Hawkeye

    Scottish Rarity 10th November 2019

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 10th Novemebr 2019. Updated throughout the day Ardivachar, South Uist A **White-rumped Sandpiper** was there today Loch Sandary, North Uist A Glaucous Gull was seen there today Balranald, North Uist 14 Snow Buntings were on the stubble...
  12. Hawkeye

    Scottish Rarity 9th November 2019

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today. 9th Novemebr 2019. Updated throughout the day Miavaig, Isle of Lewis 3 Snow Buntings were there today Aird an Runair, North Uist 80+ Snow Buntings were there again today South Glendale, South Uist 4 Waxwings, 2 female Blackaps and a...
  13. Hawkeye

    Scottish Rarity 8th November 2019

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 8th November 2019. Updated throughout the day Stornoway, Isle of Lewis 8 Waxwings were in Stewart Drive, Stornoway, this morning South Glendale, South Uist 4 Waxwings and 2 female Blackcaps were in a garden there Ruhba Ardvule, South...
  14. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 5th November 2019

    News from Andrew:- Still 3 white-rumped sandpipers (1st w plus 2 still pretty fresh juveniles) at Ardivachar. No sign of the lesser yellowlegs though. 1 brambling, and a woodcock in my garden.
  15. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 3rd November 2019

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 3rd November 2019. Updated throughout the day Loch Paible, North Uist 6 Pintail were seen there today and a Siberian Chiffchaff was nearbly at Paiblesgarry Carinish, North Uist The 4 Long-tailed Tits were still there today Loch Sandary...
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    Scottish Rarity 2nd November 2019

    On Barra the Ring-necked Duck was still on Loch Tangasdale. 64 Fieldfares and a Brambling were at Brevig, while 5 Siskins, another Brambling and 2 Blackcaps were at Creachan. 59 Black-throated Divers were off the east side of Vatersay this afternoon: my highest count to date, though I suspect it...
  17. B

    Scottish Rarity 31st October 2019

    A surprise at Carinish, North Uist in the late morning when I took the dogs for a walk were four Long-tailed Tits. I managed to get a photo of one before they headed off.
  18. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 29th October 2019

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 29th October 2019. Updated throughout the day Barvas, Isle of Lewis A Brambling was there today Luskentyre, Isle of Harris 6 Waxwings and 6 Snow Buntings were reported flying over Beinn Dubh today Borve, Berneray A late Corncrake was...
  19. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 28th October 2019

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 28th October 2019. Updated throughout the day Stornoway, Isle of Lewis 11+ Waxwings were again by the entrance to the hospital today Langass Woods, North Uist A male ***Two-barred Crossbill*** was seen there late morning while others...
  20. Hawkeye

    National Rarity 26th October 2019

    Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 26th October 2019. Updated throughout the day Balemore, North Uist The white morph ***Snow Goose*** was again seen there this morning Ruhba Ardvule, South Uist Counting period: 08:10 - 10:55 Weather: Wind W f5 gust f6. 8/8 cloud, some...
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