Baleshare is a beautiful island accessed via causeway from North Uist. It has the European status of 'Special Area of Conservation' and it is well known and loved by birdwatchers from all over the world. It’s long sandy beach allows for hours of walking and its tidal areas make it a great place to spot an otter. In summer the machair is covered in a bewildering profusion of flowers that are visited by many species of bumblebees including the endangered Great Yellow Bumblebee.

Dunlin, Lapwing and many other species of wader breed alongside a variety of ducks, which sometimes include Wigeon and Shoveller and an Arctic Tern colony is within easy walking distance.

Hen Harriers, Buzzards and Merlins are a regular sight around Bagh Alluin and the tidal areas are great for spotting waders.

Winter brings Whooper Swans along with Barnacle Geese to join the resident Greylags. Golden Eagles and even White-tailed Eagles will be seen hunting for rabbits on the machair.