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Eyes and Ears Everywhere
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 29th April 2020. Updated throughout the day

Stornoway, Lewis
A Grasshopper Warbler was singing at Newmarket this morning

Claddach Kirkibost, North Uist
Sedge Warblers were singing there and Loch Sandary this morning. 42 Arctic Terns were resting on the rocks nearby at Rubha Raghnail

North Glendale, South Uist
The Magpie was there this morning - it was seen in a variety of places yesterday - Creagorry, Ardnamonie and Daliburgh so it looks like it's on tour again today. Only the second bird for the islands.

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Magpie photos (C) and courtesy of Maria MacDonald
 
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