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A shallow loch situated amongst the Machair on the west coast of Benbecula in the Outer Hebrides, a half-mile (0.8 km) west northwest of Griminish and 2 miles (3 km) south of Balivanich.
The loch has a complex shoreline and includes many tiny islets.
The land surrounding the loch is noted for a remarkable number of the rare Irish Lady's Tresses orchid.
It is also know for its bird-life, including exceptionally-rare Red-necked Phalarope together with Black-tailed and Bar-tailed Godwits, Shoveler, Teal, Widgeon and Shelduck
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