Paps of Jura and two Oystercatchers on the Rhinns of Islay

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Picture of two Oystercatchers on a grassy shore of a sea loch, two mountains in the distance behind the other side of the loch
Paps of Jura and two Oystercatchers on the Rhinns of Islay

Spotted during an April walk on the Loch Indaal Way coastal path: Two Oystercatchers hunting for food in a grassy field on the shore of Loch Indaal. In the distance the Paps of Jura are towering over the scene.

Lochindaal lighthouse on an April morning from the Temperance House, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a small lighthouse on a rocky sea loch shore in some beautiful April morning sunshine
Lochindaal lighthouse on an April morning from the Temperance House, Isle of Islay

An amazing view to get up to, looking out over Loch Indaal with the lighthouse in some beautiful April morning sunshine. Seen from the top floor of the Temperance House in Port Charlotte.

Kilchoman beach in the mild light of the gloaming, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a sandy beach backed by dunes in a wide bay in the mild light of the gloaming after sunset
Kilchoman beach in the mild light of the gloaming, Isle of Islay

A view south down Kilchoman beach just after an April sunset. The beach and the crags are illuminated by the mild light of the gloaming, a very calming mood.