Swans opposite Bruichladdich, Isle of Islay

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Picture of swans at the shore of a sea loch, behind them on the other side of the loch a village with a distillery and warehouses
Swans opposite Bruichladdich, Isle of Islay

Spotted on the shore of Loch Indaal below Ard-Chruaidh outside Bowmore: A dozen Whooper Swans opposite Bruichladdich with the distillery and warehouses.

Duck and Ducklings on the Crinan Canal (Journey to/from Islay)

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Picture of a Mallard Duck with five Ducklings on a canal
Duck and Ducklings on the Crinan Canal (Journey to/from Islay)

The Crinan Canal is a nice stop during any journey to/from Islay, even if it’s only to watch a Mallard Duck and its five Ducklings.