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Remote birdwatching on the Isle of Handa

Nick Drainey spends a few precious hours observing seabirds on the magical isle of Handa - and managed to avoid being divebombed by bonxie.
A beautiful white sand beach with blue water and surrounded by rugged hills and fields.
Handa is a stunning, remote location for birdwatching.

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