Tag Archives: Saligo Bay

Sand funnelled in Saligo Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of sand being blown up into a funnel between dunesA breezy November morning in Saligo Bay on the west coast of Islay. The wind has picked up some sand from the beach and is blowing it into the ‘funnel’ between the dunes. The picture isn’t fully doing it justice, but I hope it gives at least an idea of what I watched for a few minutes.

Horse grazing above Saligo Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a horse grazing on a dune above a bayIn the dunes at Saligo Bay horses are grazing most days, this one standing on top of the dune with the bay in the background. Possibly the best grazing spot on Islay, although I’m not sure if horses can appreciate views.

Breaking waves in Saligo Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of three waves breaking as they approach a beachA close look at three waves breaking as they approach the beach in Saligo Bay on the west coast of Islay.