Recent Sightings

Please note that the sightings below do not reflect the variety of species you can see in a normal day out birding or wildlife watching. These reports concentrate on more unusual species or significant counts or movements. For an idea of what you can find on an average day please visit the the appropriate seasonal links on the left side of the home page.

To report sightings please contact Steve at: steveduffield@hebrides.net

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5th February:

North Uist: 3rd winter Iceland Gull, 1st and 2nd winter Glaucous Gull at Balranald. Male Pochard on Loch na Reivil, Hougharry.

Benbecula: Immature Glaucous Gull and Pied Wagtail in Balivanich. 2 immature Glaucous Gulls in Stinky Bay and another 2 behind the co-op at Creagorry. 23 Greenland White-fronted Geese at Loch Fada.

                                                                                              Corn Bunting, 2nd winter Glaucous Gull and 3rd winter Iceland Gull - note the dark spots in the outer primaries of the left wing (Steve Duffield)

4th February:

Benbecula: A 1st winter Glaucous Gull was on Coot Loch this morning before flying off towards the coast to the west.

3rd February:

Lewis: 10 Iceland Gulls and 3 Glaucous Gulls around Ness. 17 Jackdaws at Borve.

North Uist: An adult Iceland Gull was at the Balranald turning and a 1st winter Glaucous Gull flew over the visitor centre.

2nd February:

Lewis: Iceland Gull at Bru. 2nd winter Kumlien's Gull, 8 Iceland Gulls (including 3 adults) and a 2nd winter Glaucous Gull were between Port of Ness and the Butt. A 1st winter Little Gull flew north along the cliffs, south-east of the lighthouse in the afternoon.

North Uist: An adult and immature Iceland Gull were at Clachan today.

South Uist: 3 Glaucous Gulls at Ardivachar and a single Iceland Gull past there.

1st February:

Lewis: 60 Iceland Gulls and a Glaucous Gull around Stornoway today.

North Uist: 2 adult Iceland Gulls and a 1st yr Glaucous Gull at Balemore this morning. 11 European White-fronted Geese are by Loch Mor on Baleshare and a Pink-footed Goose is also on the island.

South Uist: 1st winter Glaucous Gull at Rubha Ardvule today.

European White-fronted Geese (Steve Duffield)