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  • 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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Scottish Rarity 13th October 2021

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Eyes and Ears Everywhere
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 13th October 2021. Updated throughout the day

Hirta, St Kilda
The **Short-toed Lark** was still on the island. Also still present were the Long-tailed Duck and Slavonian Grebe plus two Common Sandpipers and a Siskin

Coot Loch, Benbecula
The *Black-necked Grebe* was seen there again this morning. Circa 60 Barnacle Geese flew over mid-morning

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Short-toed Lark (C) Craig Nisbet
 
Barra
I found an American Golden Plover at Eoligarry this afternoon, initially picked up on call as it flew in from the west, then seen in flight two more times during the following couple of hours. Nearby 3 Grey Plovers on Traigh Mhor was a good count for Barra. A late Spotted Flycatcher, a Yellow-browed Warbler and Blackcap were at Cuithir. There was a small increase in Redwings around the island.
 
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