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NC500 GT. - 32 – Handa Island

Standing high on Handa's northern cliffs we see a small smattering of its thousands of seabirds on this worn down sea-stack. Around the corner we will see puffins and close-ups of guillemots and razorbills.

Described as a stunning wildlife reserve at the north of Scotland. With dramatic cliff views and 100000 breeding seabirds including internationally important numbers of guillemots, razorbills and even puffins to watch with dramatic cliff views. The Island is 760 acres in size.

The NC 500: The Scottish 'North Coast 500' is one of the world’s most beautiful road trips. A route of just over 500 miles (516) of stunning coastal scenery, white sandy beaches, rugged mountains, remote fishing villages and hidden gems.
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7 comments

Colin Ashcroft said:

we were unlucky about Handa as the weather was very wet and windy when we headed that way so I only have one distant shot :-(
6 weeks ago

Herb Riddle replied to Colin Ashcroft:

Ah, so I presume you did not go on the Island then Colin? A pity because it was most interesting with ancient village remains , great bird views on the magnificent cliffs and some fine views back to the mainland too. Ash well, we can't do every thing.

Cheers. Herb
6 weeks ago

Colin Ashcroft replied to Herb Riddle:

No it’s an example of not worrying and we will go back one day and the years just disappeared:-(
6 weeks ago

Keith Burton said:

Yep........dramatic is definitely the word for this view Herb..............the dark cliffs and rocks look amazing!

A cracking shot!
6 weeks ago

Herb Riddle replied to Keith Burton:

They were amazing indeed Keith. I got some puffin shots here too. Great that you enjoyed it.

Cheers. Herb
6 weeks ago

TOZ said:

Super dramatic Image Herb nice one.
Gordon
6 weeks ago ( translate )

Herb Riddle replied to TOZ:

Cheers Gordon. A fine place for bird photography.

Cheers, Herb
6 weeks ago