Dramatic evening clouds over Saligo Bay at low tide, Isle of Islay

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Picture of some dramatic clouds with the Sun behind it over a beach at low tide
Dramatic evening clouds over Saligo Bay at low tide, Isle of Islay

A June evening at Saligo Bay on the west coast of Islay. A very low tide has exposed some rocks not usually visible, while a channel of water juts into the sand. On the horizon some dramatic clouds in front of the Sun, some beautiful light still coming through.

Stoat outside Kilchoman Cottages (2), Isle of Islay

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Picture of a Stoat peeking out between a box and cottage wall
Stoat outside Kilchoman Cottages (2), Isle of Islay

Another view of the Stoat outside Kilchoman Cottages, here it has moved from the “garden” wall to the gap between the coal box and the cottage wall, peeking out curiously

Stoat outside Kilchoman Cottages (1), Isle of Islay

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Picture of a Stoat leaning against a whitewashed wall
Stoat outside Kilchoman Cottages (1), Isle of Islay

Sometimes you don’t have to venture far to see wildlife on Islay. For this one I only had to step out of the door of the holiday cottage. I had noticed a Stoat running along a wall twice, but hadn’t a camera to hand in time. Then one afternoon I noticed it running past the glass door. Grabbed a camera and opened the door. Spotted it in the “garden” of the neighbouring cottage and managed to take a few pictures