• When here in the Outer Hebrides and looking at a bird, have you ever wondered how rare it is? The status of all species can vary enormously from island to island. How rare is Shoveler on Barra, has Stock Dove been seen on Harris, does Dotterel occur on Benbecula in the autumn, and how common is Blue Tit on North Uist? Well, fret no longer! The Status and Distribution of birds here on the Outer Hebrides has been completely updated and summarised for every species and each of the main islands and outliers. Available as an online resource at https://status.outerhebrides-birdreports.org/ or via our shop

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Eyes and Ears Everywhere
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 5th June 2023. Updated throughout the day

Loch Stiapabhat, Isle of Lewis
The *Taiga Bean Goose* was there again today. A Ruff and 7 Pink-feet were also in the area

Stinky Bay, Benbecula
A Curlew Sandpiper and a Whimbrel were seen there this afternoon

Ardivachar, South Uist
A 3CY Iceland Gull was there this morning

Rubha Ardvule, South Uist
An immature Iceland Gull was seen there early afternoon

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Ruff (C) Ian Ward
 

Bruce

Senior Member
Barra
Spotted Flycatcher at Creachan today and late news of a Great White Egret photographed by visitors at Earsary last Wednesday 31st May.
 
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