Local Rarity 31st October 2022

[Hawkeye]

Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 31st October 2022. Updated throughout the day

Loch an Tiumpan, Isle of Lewis
The drake *Ring-necked Duck* was on the loch again this today. 24 Whooper Swans were also present

Back, Isle of Lewis
2 Bramblings were visiting a garden there

Carnan, South Uist
2 Brambling were seen in a garden there

Smerclate, South Uist
3 Brent Geese were there today

 

[Spencer]

Stornoway, Springfield Road

A woodcock was inadvertently flushed from a privet hedge in front garden. It flew off towards the Nicholson

 

[Bruce]

Barra
An Olive-backed Pipit was at the Garadh, Northbay early afternoon. Picked up on call and seen in flight 5 times before giving brief views on the ground just after 1 pm. About 40 minutes later I was surprised to find a second OBP 8 miles away by the football pitch at Castlebay. The bird was seen in flight twice and heard calling, though views on the ground were obscured by vegetation.
11 Long-tailed Tits were at Creachan.

Olive-backed Pipit.