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Eyes and Ears Everywhere
Western Isles /Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 26th December 2021. Updated throughout the day

Stornoway, Isle of Lewis
The 1CY Iceland Gull was still in the harbour

Askernish, South Uist
12+ Fieldfare were around the township this afternoon

Rubha Ardvule, South Uist
Counting period: 09:20-11:05
Weather: Wind SE f 5-6. Cloud 8/8. Temp 6 c.

A near 2 hour seawatch produced 7 Eider (S), 2 Long-tailed Ducks (S), 3 Red-throated Divers (S), 1 Black-throated Diver (S), 1 Great Northern Diver (S), 5 Gannets (S), 3 Shag (3S 27N), and 1 Kittiwake (N).
Also present in the area were Greylag Goose 7, Wigeon 35, Tufted Duck 8, Red-breasted Merganser 1, Red-throated Diver 1, Great Northern Diver 1, Cormorant 17, Common Buzzard 1, Curlew 9, Hooded Crow 5, Raven 8, Snow Bunting 3, and an Otter
 
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