Took a trip with my old friend, Johan, via Edinburgh to the Outer Hebrides. We traveled with a rental car via the ferry from Ullapool to the isle of Lewis. From there went to the northernmost tip, Butt of Lewis. Then we drove through the isles of Harris, North Uist, South Uist, Eriskay and Barra. Lastly we returned with a ferry to Oban and continued back to Edinburgh.
This was not the best time for bird watching, but I managed to capture four new species. It was also a bit late in the season as some tourist attractions were closed (e.g. the Arnol blackhouse). Most food shacks and lunch restaurants were also closed (and they are not plentyful to begin with). As we stayed in pre-booked hotels, we were at least treated to good dinners and breakfasts. Most of the hotels seemed to end their season in October.
Greylag Goose (Grågås, Anser anser)
September, 2024. Sound of Harris, Harris, Outer HebridesNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/10, 1/1000s, ISO 500
Eurasian Wigeon (Bläsand, Mareca penelope)
September, 2024. Leverburgh, Harris, Outer HebridesNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1600s, ISO 2000
Common Eider (Ejder, Somateria mollissima)
September, 2024. Sound of Barra, Barra, Outer HebridesNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/10, 1/1000s, ISO 1250
September, 2024. Sound of Barra, Barra, Outer HebridesNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/3200s, ISO 3200
Northern Gannet (Havssula, Morus bassanus) – NEW!!!
September, 2024. Sound of Harris, Harris, Outer HebridesNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/10, 1/1000s, ISO 2200
September, 2024. Sound of Barra, Barra, Outer HebridesNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/10, 1/1000s, ISO 720
September, 2024. Sound of Harris, Harris, Outer HebridesNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/10, 1/1000s, ISO 2500
Great Cormorant (Storskarv, Phalacrocorax carbo)
September, 2024. Sound pf Barra, Barra, Outer HebridesNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/3200s, ISO 3200
Grey Heron (Gråhäger, Ardea cinerea)
September, 2024. RSPB Balranald, North Uist, Outer HebridesNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/10, 1/1000s, ISO 220
White-tailed Eagle (Havsörn, Haliaeetus albicilla)
September, 2024. RSPB Loch Druidibeag, North Uist, Outer HebridesNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/10, 1/1000s, ISO 500
Common Buzzard (Ormvråk, Buteo buteo)
Bornish Dun Vulan, North Uist, Outer HebridesNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/3200s, ISO 4500
Bornish Dun Vulan, North Uist, Outer HebridesNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/3200s, ISO 4500
Bornish Dun Vulan, North Uist, Outer HebridesNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/3200s, ISO 2500
Bornish Dun Vulan, North Uist, Outer HebridesNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/3200s, ISO 2500
Peregrine Falcon (Pilgrimsfalk, Falco peregrinus)
We passed this in the car and I told Johan to stop, jumped out and got this shot before I realized it was a dummy.
September, 2024. North Uist, Outer HebridesNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/10, 1/1000s, ISO 500
Merlin (Stenfalk, Falco columbarius)
I was pretty sure this was a couple of Sparrowhawks when I saw them circling high above ground, but now I believe they are Merlins.
September, 2024. RSPB Loch Druidibeag, North Uist, Outer HebridesNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/3200s, ISO 560
September, 2024. Bornish Dun Vulan, North Uist, Outer HebridesNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/3200s, ISO 560
Eurasian Oystercatcher (Strandskata, Haematopus ostralegus)
September, 2024. Bornish Dun Vulan, North Uist, Outer HebridesNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/3200s, ISO 5000
September, 2024. Bornish Dun Vulan, North Uist, Outer HebridesNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/3200s, ISO 4500
Common Ringed Plover (Större strandpipare, Charadrius hiaticula)
September, 2024. Bornish Dun Vulan, North Uist, Outer HebridesNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/3200s, ISO 5000
September, 2024. Bornish Dun Vulan, North Uist, Outer HebridesNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/3200s, ISO 3200
European Golden Plover (Ljungpipare, Pluvialis apricaria) – NEW!!!
September, 2024. Bornish Dun Vulan, North Uist, Outer HebridesNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/3200s, ISO 5600
September, 2024. Bornish Dun Vulan, North Uist, Outer HebridesNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/3200s, ISO 5600
Sanderling (Sandlöpare, Calidris alba)
September, 2024. Luskentyre beach, Harris, Outer HebridesNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/3200s, ISO 900
September, 2024. Bornish Dun Vulan, North Uist, Outer HebridesNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/3200s, ISO 3600
Ruddy Turnstone (Roskarl, Arenaria interpres)
September, 2024. Bornish Dun Vulan, North Uist, Outer HebridesNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/3200s, ISO 4500
September, 2024. Bornish Dun Vulan, North Uist, Outer HebridesNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/3200s, ISO 4500
September, 2024. Bornish Dun Vulan, North Uist, Outer HebridesNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/3200s, ISO 6400
Eurasian Curlew (Storspov, Numenius arquata)
September, 2024. RSPB Balranald, North Uist, Outer HebridesNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1000s, ISO 500
Common Redshank (Rödbena, Tringa totanus)
September, 2024. Bornish Dun Vulan, North Uist, Outer HebridesNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/3200s, ISO 2000
September, 2024. Bornish Dun Vulan, North Uist, Outer HebridesNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/3200s, ISO 2500
Black-headed Gull (Skrattmås, Chroicocephalus ridibundus)
September, 2024. RSPB Balranald, North Uist, Outer HebridesNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1000s, ISO 500
Common Gull (Fiskmås, Larus canus)
September, 2024. Bornish Dun Vulan, North Uist, Outer HebridesNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/10, 1/3200s, ISO 2800
September, 2024. Sound of Barra, Barra, Outer HebridesNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/3200s, ISO 800
European Herring Gull (Gråtrut, Larus argentatus)
September, 2024. Port of Ness, Lewis, Outer HebridesNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1000s, ISO 220
September, 2024. Port of Ness, Lewis, Outer HebridesNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1600s, ISO 1250
Lesser Black-backed Gull (Silltrut, Larus fuscus)
September, 2024. Sound of Barra, Barra, Outer HebridesNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/3200s, ISO 3600
September, 2024. Sound of Barra, Barra, Outer HebridesNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/3200s, ISO 2200
Black-legged Kittiwake (Tretåig mås, Rissa tridactyla) – NEW!!!
September, 2024. Sound of Barra, Barra, Outer HebridesNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/10, 1/1000s, ISO 1250
Rock Dove (Tamduva / klippduva, Columba livia)
2025-06-26: Changed name to adhere to new global international standard (AviList).
September, 2024. Butt of Lewis, Lewis, Outer HebridesNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1000s, ISO 1400
Eurasian Eagle-Owl (Berguv, Bubo bubo)
This is cheating, I know. Those bird live in captivity.
September, 2024. Royal mile, Edinburgh, ScotlandGoogle Pixel 7a. Shot at 5.43mm, f/1,89, 1/215s, ISO 48
September, 2024. Royal mile, Edinburgh, ScotlandGoogle Pixel 7a. Shot at 5.43mm, f/1,89, 1/126s, ISO 44
Eurasian Skylark (Sånglärka, Alauda arvensis)
September, 2024. Butt of Lewis, Lewis, Outer HebridesNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1000s, ISO 1000
European Rock Pipit (Skärpiplärka, Anthus petrosus) – NEW!!!
2025-06-26: Changed name to adhere to new global international standard (AviList).
September, 2024. Bornish Dun Vulan, North Uist, Outer HebridesNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/3200s, ISO 4000
September, 2024. RSPB Balranald, North Uist, Outer HebridesNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/10, 1/1000s, ISO 5600
Meadow Pipit (Ängspiplärka, Anthus pratensis)
September, 2024. North Uist, Outer HebridesNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/10, 1/1000s, ISO 720
Northern Wheatear (Stenskvätta, Oenanthe oenanthe)
September, 2024. Luskentyre beach, Harris, Outer HebridesNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/10, 1/3200s, ISO 2500
September, 2024. Bornish Dun Vulan, North Uist, Outer HebridesNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/3200s, ISO 2200
European Stonechat (Svarthakad buskskvätta, Saxicola rubicola)
September, 2024. RSPB Loch Druidibeag, North Uist, Outer HebridesNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1000s, ISO 900
Northern Raven (Korp, Corvus corax)
September, 2024. Bornish Dun Vulan, North Uist, Outer HebridesNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/3200s, ISO 6400
Common Starling (Stare, Sturnus vulgaris)
September, 2024. Callanish, Lewis, Outer HebridesNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1600s, ISO 11400
Not only at Butt of Lewis, but on butt of sheep too 🙂
September, 2024. Butt of Lewis, Lewis, Outer HebridesNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1600s, ISO 640
Common Linnet (Hämpling, Linaria cannabina)
September, 2024. Butt of Lewis, Harris, Outer HebridesBornish Dun Vulan, North Uist, Outer HebridesNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/3200s, ISO 3600
Domestic duck (Anka, -)
September, 2024. Arnol, Lewis, Outer HebridesNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/10, 1/1600s, ISO 3600
Tavi's Birds 
Magiska bilder.
Jäkligt bra resultat mot bakgrund att d va så off season…
Gillade särskilt kaninbilderna och min kanske absoluta favorit ejdrrgubben / gudingen.
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