Tag Archives: Machir Bay

Rusty old mine in Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a rusty old mine buried in the sand on a beachSimilar to the one sometimes seen in Saligo Bay at times the remains of a rusty old WWII mine can be spotted on the beach in Machir Bay. In the background you can see the old wreck and Coull.

Chough flying off dune, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a Chough flying off from a sand duneSpotted in the dunes at Kilchoman above Machir Bay, a Chough flying off from a sand dune. Not perfectly sharp I admit, but I like the dynamic in the picture with the sand being thrown up.

Waves in a moody Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of waves rolling on to a beach flanked by rocksA view from an overcast June morning, waves rolling into the southern end of Machir Bay, breaking on the rocks and as they approach the shore.