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1st May 2019

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Eyes and Ears Everywhere
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 1st May 2019. Updated throughout the day

Sound of Taransay, Isle of Harris
4 Surf Scoters (3 males and a female) were seen there today along 140 Common Scoter, 31 Long-tailed Ducks, 1 Slavonian Grebe and 45 Great Northern Divers
 

BrianR

Senior Member
At Loch nam Feithean, North Uist there were a couple of Pink-footed Geese, a ♂ Ruff (present since the 24th April) and a Little Egret.

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At nearby Aird an Runair, Arctic Terns are now setting up territories.

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A ♂ Blackcap was singing at Langass, North Uist this afternoon and Sparrowhawk and Peregrine were also seen.
 
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