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Eyes and Ears Everywhere
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 19th December 2022. Updated throughout the day

Howmore, South Uist
The 2 Goosanders were seen there again today

Askernish, South Uist
A male Lesser Redpoll is visiting gardens there

Rubha Ardvule, South Uist
Counting period: 09:00-10:30
Weather: Wind S f 6-7, 8/8 cloud, dull with light rain. Temp 11C.

A 1.5 hour seawatch tthis morning produced 4 Long-tailed Ducks (3S 1N), 3 Red-breasted Mergansers (S), 3 Red-throated Divers (S), 2 Great Northern Divers (S), 1 Gannet (N), 2 Cormorants (S), and 9 Shag (1S 8N).
Als present in the area were Greylag Goose 9, Wigeon 49, Mallard 65, Tufted Duck 3, Rock Dove 55, Curlew 13, Redshank 9, Great Black-backed Gull 13, Herring Gull 125, Great Northern Diver 1, Cormorant 3, and Common Buzzard 1
 
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