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Eyes and Ears Everywhere
Western Isles / Outer Hebrides bird sightings for today, 8th May 2024. Updated throughout the day

Aird an Runair, North Uist
3 Common Scoters passed offshore this morning

Loch Stiapabhat, Isle of Lewis
4 Black-tailed Godwits were there this morning. A Short-eared Owl flew over Nis Post Office

Loch Mor, Benbecula
A Ruff was there today

Loch Bee, South Uist
The drake Scaup was again seen to the east of the causeway

Loch Smerclete, South Uist
2 Wood Sandpipers were there late morning. 4 Canada Geese were also in the area
 
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