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.

Dark clouds and crashing waves in Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a bay with breaking waves, some dramatic dark clouds overhead
Dark clouds and crashing waves in Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

A dramatic view from Kilchoman beach on a changeable November day, some dramatic clouds moving past with bright gaps in between. Waves rolling in from the Atlantic, breaking as they approach the beach.

Barnacle Geese over the RSPB Gruinart car park, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a mostly clear sky with only some clouds with a large number of Barnacle Geese in flight
Barnacle Geese over the RSPB Gruinart car park, Isle of Islay

I had just arrived at the car park at the RSPB Gruinart reserve for a visit to the bird hide when I heard the unmistakable sound of lots of Barnacle Geese approaching. Seconds later a good number of them flew right over on the way to the flats around Loch Gruinart.