Herring Gull flying above the surf in Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a Herring Gull flying above the surf approaching a beach
Herring Gull flying above the surf in Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

A view from Kilchoman beach over the waves rolling into Machir Bay and on to the beach with a Herring Gull (at least that’s what I think it is) flying past.

Curlew and gull at the top of Loch Indaal, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a Curlew and a gull in shallow water at the top of a sea loch
Curlew and gull at the top of Loch Indaal, Isle of Islay

In addition to the Golden Eagle or the Buzzard and Hen Harrier there were also a few other birds at the top of Loch Indaal, like this Curlew and gull in the shallow water.

Barnacle Geese over Eilean an Tannais-sgeir, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a small flock flying high over a small rocky outcrop
Barnacle Geese over Eilean an Tannais-sgeir, Isle of Islay

A distant view from Kilchoman beach on an October afternoon on the west coast of Islay, a few Barnacle Geese flying high over Eilean an Tannais-sgeir.