Cinnabar Moth Caterpillars at Kilchoman (2), Isle of Islay

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Picture of lots of Cinnabar Moth Caterpillars on various dune plants
Cinnabar Moth Caterpillars at Kilchoman (2), Isle of Islay

Another view of the Cinnabar Moth Caterpillars at the entrance to the Kilchoman dunes, spotted by my sister Imke during a walk in June 2025.

Rocks at Kilchoman beach on a misty June day, Isle of Islay

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Picture of some dark rocks at the end of a beach, looking out over the beach on a misty day
Rocks at Kilchoman beach on a misty June day, Isle of Islay

A quite misty June day on the west coast of Islay, out for a walk on Kilchoman beach nevertheless. Here we are looking over and along some of the rocks at the southern end of the beach, with the horizon disappearing in the mist.

Me splashing in the waves of Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a person splashing in the shallow water close to a beach
Me splashing in the waves of Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

A sunny June afternoon on the west coast of Islay, out in Machir Bay off Kilchoman beach. I went for a splash in the waves of Machir Bay while being very careful and staying close to the beach so that I could always stand up and walk out. There can be dangerous currents, so you have to be very careful when going into the water. Picture taken by my sister Imke.