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Eyes and Ears Everywhere
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 2nd August 2024. Updated throughout the day

Port NIs, Isle of Lewis
At least 4 Sooty Shearwaters were seen feeding offshore with Gannets this morning. A female Marsh Harrier was at nearby Loch Stiapabhat this evening and 3 Sooty Shearwaters flew past the Butt of Lewis in 2 hours this evening

Tiumpan Head, Isle of Lewis
The **Alpine Swift** was still present early afternoon

Rubha Ardvule, South Uist
4 Sooty Shearwaters and a Storm Petrel flew south between 16:00-17:00
 
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