Tag Archives: Kilchoman

Kilchoman and Saligo from Sanaigmore panorama, Isle of Islay

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Panoramic picture of a rugged coast with bays and cragsA view on Islay fascinating west coast, looking south from the cliffs at Sanaigmore. The cliffs in the shade in the foreground are Sliabh Bhrothain (72m), to the right of it the cliffs known as Sleeping Giant to some and Opera House Rocks to others (unusual to see it from the back). Behind it, mostly hidden, is Saligo Bay. Next the hills at Coull Farm, Cnoc Mòr (82m, left) and Carn Mòr (56m, right). Behind it is Machir Bay. In the distance Kilchoman with the Kilchoman Crags, leading on to the shoreline past Kilchiaran.

Pied Wagtail at Kilchoman Dunes, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a Pied Wagtail on the wire of a fence, colourful Machair in the backgroundA Pied Wagtail resting on a fence wire at the Kilchoman dunes, the colourful Machair providing the background.

Two Swallows at Kilchoman, Isle of Islay

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Picture of two Swallows, one in flight, the other sitting on a wireI like Swallows, I think they are such elegant flyers. If only they weren’t so difficult to photograph, especially in flight. This shot is the only decent one from a large number of attempts one afternoon at Kilchoman. At least I’ve got both states in one picture, in flight and at rest.