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Eyes and Ears Everywhere
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 27th May 2023. Updated throughout the day

A real mix of National, Scottish and Local rarities today!

Loch Stiapabhat, Isle of Lewis
The *Taiga Bean Goose* was still there this morning along with a Little Stint. 4 Curlew Sandpipers and 2 Little Stints were there in the evening

Tiumpan Loch, Isle of Lewis
A drake *American Wigeon* was at the loch today

Balemore, North Uist
An adult ****Grey-headed Lapwing**** was seen there again this morning

Loch Paible, North Uist
3 Curlew Sandpiper, Loch Paible are still on pools at south end

Balranald, North Uist
A 2cy Iceland Gull flew north and a drake Garganey is still there on Loch nam Feithean

Loch Sandary, North Uist
Two Glaucous Gulls are there today

Stilligarry, South Uist
A **Woodchat Shrike** was seen there late morning

Loch Druidibeg, South Uist
A drake *Ring-necked Duck* is present on Loch hamascleit today

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Grey-headed Lapwing (c) Ian Ricketts; American Wigeon (C) Steve Dodd
 
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