Chough on the machair, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a Chough standing on a colourful machairOne of the rare birds Islay is known for, a Chough in the machair behind Machir Bay.

Ringed Plover in Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a ringed plover on rocks overgrown with seaweedStanding on overgrown rocks in Machir Bay, a Ringed Plover on an overcast June morning on Islay.

Cloudy gloaming in Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of the gloaming watched on a beach on a partially cloudy eveningWhile the sunset on a June evening on Islay wasn’t much to speak of, the gloaming still turned out quite nice despite the clouds. The clouds created a variety of mild colours, reflected on Kilchoman beach.