We have a fine spell of weather in the NW highlands just now, so it is a good time to spend an evening or two strolling around Achnahaird. Few birds of note with the exception of the long staying glaucous gull, a few passage dunlin and two pairs of lapwing. Nature is in full swing now with the salt marsh covered in thrift- the pink flowers providing a very pretty carpet for the ringed plover to forage in. A few puffballs are putting in an appearance and the bay gave up some fantastic sand ripples at low tide.
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dunlin |
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long staying glaucous gull |
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view of Achnahaird bay |
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stunning sand ripples |
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puff ball |
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a carpet of thrift |
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