A bird in its wonderful breeding plumage that I encountered at a place the locals call Stinky Bay (on account of the pungent aroma of the rotting seaweed that makes the place a magnet for waders) on Benbecula.

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An image from one of many close encounters with a Short-eared Owl during a recent visit to North Uist. It was great to see how well this species seems to be doing on the island.

Tags:   Short-eared Owl owl North Uist Scotland Hebrides Outer Hebrides Committee Road bird of prey morning May

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Red Deer Stag seen in Glen Cannich this afternoon

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