ABSTRACT A Long-tailed Shrike Lanius schach was present at Howmore, South Uist,Western Isles, on 3rd and 4th November 2000.What was probably the same bird had been seen at nearby Howbeg on 27th October 2000. This constitutes the first record for Britain.The likely origins and racial identity of the bird are discussed.

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