Lapwing taking a bath at Gruinart, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a Lapwing taking a bath in shallow water, waterdrops flying through the air
Lapwing taking a bath at Gruinart, Isle of Islay

Spotted at Gruinart in April 2025, a Lapwing taking a bath with water drops flying through the air around it.

Swallow preening at Gruinart (2), Isle of Islay

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Picture of a Swallow preening on a wooden fence
Swallow preening at Gruinart (2), Isle of Islay

Watched on the fence right outside of the south hide at Gruinart, a Swallow preening its feathers on an April afternoon. A bit closer than one I watched a few years ago.

Small stone and big crags at Kilchoman, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a small stone on a sandy beach with some big brooding crags in the background
Small stone and big crags at Kilchoman, Isle of Islay

A view on Kilchoman beach on a beautiful April day: A small stone partially embedded into the beach with the imposing crags at Kilchoman/Kilchiaran in the background.