South Uist hills from the dunes at Lionacleit
Just back from a spectacular trip to Uist and Benbecula last week. The weather was brilliant as you can see and no midges. Lots of excellent birding with 82 species seen in four days including highlights like a full breeding plumage male ruff, a male red-necked phalarope, great views of male hen harrier and short eared owl and on the last day a whole family of corncrake including three chicks.
The views to St Kilda were excellent and the sandy beaches are truly spectacular in the sunlight. We even had an amazing sunset moment at Lionacleit on the first night, sadly I didn't have my camera with me to capture it, but the hills of South Uist were illuminated by the setting sub against a dark purple cloudy sky and a bright rainbow all at once. Amazing!
The views to St Kilda were excellent and the sandy beaches are truly spectacular in the sunlight. We even had an amazing sunset moment at Lionacleit on the first night, sadly I didn't have my camera with me to capture it, but the hills of South Uist were illuminated by the setting sub against a dark purple cloudy sky and a bright rainbow all at once. Amazing!
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