• 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, 6th February 2024. Updated throughout the day

Stornoway, Isle of Lewis
An immature Glaucous Gull was seen in the harbour area today. 2 Brambling were in the castle grounds by the Woodland cafe

Sollas, North Uist
The *Snow Goose* was seen near the cemetery this morning

Market Stance, Benbecula
A *Barn Owl* was seen by MacInnes Bros depot at 21:30

Coot Loch, Benbecula
The drake *Ring-necked Duck* and the female Scaup were there again this afternoon. 3 Black-tailed Godwits were also in the area
 

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Always Birding
3 Velvet Scoters were still on West Loch Ollay, South Uist this afternoon

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