11th May 2023

[Hawkeye]

Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 11th May 2023. Updated throughout the day

Hirta, St Kilda
A Dipper was there today, the first record

Loch Stiapabhat, Isle of Lewis
4 Pintail, 6 Whimbrel and a Ruff were there this morning

Northton, Isle of Harris
4 drake Goosanders flew north offshore this morning

Loch nam Fiethean, North Uist
The drake Garganey was seen there early morning and the pair again in the evening, showing well by the road

Paiblesgarry, North Uist
A Curlew Sandpiper was there this morning. 2 Black-tailed Godwits and 30 Whimbrel were nearby at at Loch Sandary in the evening

Baleshare, North Uist
21 Whimbrel and a Pink-footed Goose were there this morning

North Locheynort, South Uist
A House Martin was there today. The drake Goosander was also there again this morning, at the head of the loch


Dipper (C) St Kilda Rangers

 

[Bruce]

Barra
An Osprey flew north over Eoligarry early evening. Also an Arctic Skua off there. The Whinchat was still at Cuithir and a pair of Siskins were at Castlebay.