Heron landing at Gruinart in June 2025, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a Grey Heron landing in a wetland
Heron landing at Gruinart in June 2025, Isle of Islay

I would be cheating if I were to claim that this is the approaching Heron landing at Gruinart. This picture was actually taken earlier during an afternoon in the RSPB hide. Not sure if this is the same bird moving around or a different bird.

Approaching Heron at Gruinart in June 2025, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a low flying Heron in a wetland
Approaching Heron at Gruinart in June 2025, Isle of Islay

A quite frequent sight at Gruinart, seen from the RSPB bird hide in June 2025: A low flying Heron approaching over the wetlands, landing shortly after.

Ducks going surfing in Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of about 10 ducks swimming in the surf of breaking waves next to coastal rocks
Ducks going surfing in Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

Spotted during a walk to the southern end of Kilchoman beach: 10 Ducks on their way out for some surfing in the waves of Machir Bay.