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Barnacle Geese and Whooper Swans under a Crescent Moon, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a wetland under a partially cloudy sky with a crescent moon visible. Some Barnacle Geese flying in the distance, some Whooper Swans on the water
Barnacle Geese and Whooper Swans under a Crescent Moon, Isle of Islay

A November afternoon at Gruinart, the light slowly fading and a crescent Moon visible in the sky. In the distance some Barnacle Geese are arriving. If you look closely you can just make out some Whooper Swans on the water.

Barnacle Geese arriving at Gruinart on a November afternoon, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a large number of geese in flight over a wide rural landscape on a November afternoon
Barnacle Geese arriving at Gruinart on a November afternoon, Isle of Islay

Right after seeing them flying over the RSPB Gruinart car park I watched the Barnacle Geese flying out over the flats before landing for the night.

Two Whooper Swans in the Gloaming at Gruinart, Isle of Islay

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Picture of two Whopper Swans in the dusk in some shallow water with various grasses
Two Whooper Swans in the Gloaming at Gruinart, Isle of Islay

A late November afternoon at Gruinart, watching from the bird hide in the last light of the gloaming. Two Whooper Swans from a group of six resting in the mild and colourful light.