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Eyes and Ears Everywhere
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 14th September 2023. Updated throughout the day

Lionel, Isle of Lewis
The adult *American Golden Plover* and at least 5 Ruff were on the machair behind the Decca this afternoon

Coot Loch, Benbecula
A female/juvenile Garganey was still on the loch today

Hirta, St Kilda
A ****Tennessee Warbler**** was seen in Village Bay this morning and was still present late evening. Two skeins of Pink-footed Geese totaling 187 flew over late afternoon, a Pale-bellied Brent Goose, a Goldcrest, and 2 Lapland Buntings were also on the island. A juvenile *Buff-breasted Sandpiper* was found on Mullach Sgar late afternoon


Tennessee warbler SK 15-09-23 Will Miles.jpg Tennessee warbler SK 15-09-23 Will Miles 1.jpg lapland bunting st kilda.jpgBuff-breast St Kilda 15-sep-23.jpg
Tennessee Warbler (C) Will Miles; Lapland Bunting & Buff-breasted Sandpiper (C) St Kilda Rangers
 
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