• 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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Eyes and Ears Everywhere
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 21st September 2022. Updated throughout the day.

Loch Stiapabhat, Isle of Lewis
The drake *Ring-necked Duck* was seen there again this morning

Northton, Harris
A Turtle Dove was seen there late afternoon

Ahmore, North Uist
A Spotted Redshank and 5 Curlew Sandpipers were seen there early evening

Hougharry, North Uist
A 1CY *Mediterranean Gull* was on the beach early evening

Kilaulay, South Uist
A swift was seen there today

Loch Bee, South Uist
Two juvenile Little Stints and a juvenile Curlew Sandpiper were in the south-west corner this morning. A single Ruff was also in the area

Rubha Ardvule, South Uist
232 Black-tailed Godwits were in the area

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Curlew Sandpiper, Loch Bee (c) Ron MacDonald

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Little Stint, Loch Bee (c) Ron MacDonald
 
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