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.

Kilchoman beach and dunes southern end in June 2025, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a sandy beach below sandy dunes with a grassy top in a wide bay
Kilchoman beach and dunes southern end in June 2025, Isle of Islay

A view from the dunes at the southern end of Kilchoman beach looking north, taken by my sister Imke while returning from a walk up the track to Kilchiaran.

Kilchoman beach from the Kilchiaran radar station outpost, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a view from a small hill past some steep crags to a sandy beach in a wide bay
Kilchoman beach from the Kilchiaran radar station outpost, Isle of Islay

A June walk up to the smaller outpost of the old Kilchiaran radar station (the main station is on top of the crags on the right). As it brightened up from an overcast morning my sister Imke captured this nice view past the crags over Kilchoman beach and Machir Bay. Saligo also just visible in the far distance.