April morning at the southern end of Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

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Picture of waves running over a beach in the shade of dunes and crags on a sunny morning
April morning at the southern end of Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

A beautiful April morning on the west coast of Islay. At the southern end of Machir Bay the dunes and crags are still throwing a shadow over Kilchoman beach as the Sun hasn’t risen high enough yet.

Shelduck ducklings on Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

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Picture of 7 Shelduck ducklings in the surf on a sandy beach
Shelduck ducklings on Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

A nice yet sad sight on Kilchoman beach, seven Shelduck ducklings. But no Shelduck Duck parents. Luckily they were rescued and taken into care.

Hidden sunset at Saligo River, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a dramatic sunset behind clouds, seen at a small river flowing over a sandy beach
Hidden sunset at Saligo River, Isle of Islay

I’ve decided to call this a hidden sunset, as the sun is hidden behind the clouds yet we still see the rays of the sunset around the sides. Saligo River is flowing into Saligo Bay just below us.