Swans opposite Bruichladdich (2), Isle of Islay

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Picture of several Swans on the shore of a sea loch, a village with a whisky distillery on the opposite shore
Swans opposite Bruichladdich (2), Isle of Islay

Another view of the dozen Whooper Swans opposite Bruichladdich on the shore of Loch Indaal below Ard-Chruaidh outside Bowmore: One of them stretching its wings this time.

Shag on Islay stretching its wings below the Paps of Jura

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Picture of a Shag on some dark coastal rocks stretching its wings, mountains on the other side of the loch
Shag on Islay stretching its wings below the Paps of Jura

You might have to zoom in or look closer, but there is a Shag stretching/drying it wings on the dark rocks on the shore of Loch Indaal. Across the loch the Paps of Jura are towering over the scene.

Pair of Herons on the shore of Loch Indaal, Isle of Islay

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Picture of two Herons on a rocky shore behind some grassy land
Pair of Herons on the shore of Loch Indaal, Isle of Islay

Spotted from the Loch Indaal Way coastal path on the Rhinns of Islay, two Herons perched on the rocky shore in the November sunshine.