Balemore Beach and Machair
Knockintorran, Isle Of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5ED
Type:Beach
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The beach has white sand, made up from broken shells. The machair runs parallel to the beach and is ideal for walking. It is a haven for wildlife, such as the elusive corncrake and in the summer months the machair is peppered with an assorted variety of wildflowers, including rare orchids.
Lagan Arnal from the dunes cc-by-sa/2.0 - © Hector Davie - geograph.org.uk/p/712802
Corncrakes are related to moorhens, coots and rails but differ from most members of the…
Corn Bunting is our largest bunting. Dull streaked brown, with paler underparts, a…
Adults are large and bright white, except for a yellowish head and black wingtips.
A stunning white beach and is easily accessible through the village of Hougharry.
A beautiful reserve on the north west coast of North Uist with sandy beaches, rocky…
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Much slimmer and smaller than the corn bunting this bird is often breeds in reed beds.
Hosta beach is easily accessible from the main road at Hosta.
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Surrounded by rolling moorland and young plantations this is a hotspot for hen harriers…
This rusty brown, pigeon-sized game bird occurs on the moorland either side of the road.
This is our smallest bird of prey with males appearing a dashing, steel blue compared…
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