Sheep and cattle on the machair at Kilchoman, Isle of Islay

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Picture of sheep and cattle in a coastal field known as machair
Sheep and cattle on the machair at Kilchoman, Isle of Islay

A sunny June day on the west coast of Islay at Kilchoman. Sheep and cattle grazing on the machair just behind Kilchoman beach and Machir Bay.

Cattle (and a few sheep) resting at Saligo, Isle of Islay

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Picture of several cattle and a few sheep lying on a machair
Cattle (and a few sheep) resting at Saligo, Isle of Islay

A beautiful sunny and warm June afternoon at the west coast of Islay. Several cattle and a few sheep have decided to take a rest on the machair on the dunes at Saligo. And while you can’t see it in the picture, Saligo Bay is just behind the dune.