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The Oa (RSPB)
Nr Port Ellen, Isle of Islay
This peninsula, with heathland and cliffs, on the south of the island is a good place to see choughs, seabirds and the occasional golden eagle. Greenland white-fronted geese use the wet bog in winter. Twites and other finches can be seen on the farmland. From the car park a footpath leads to the impressive American Monument. It was erected in memory of the 700 American servicemen who died when the troopships Tuscania and Otranto sank off the island in 1918.
Opening Times
Reserve open at all times
Contact
The Oa (RSPB)
Nr Port Ellen
Isle of Islay
Argyll
| Phone: | 01496 850505 |
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| Email: | yvonne.brown@rspb.org.uk |
| Website: | http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/... |
