Starlings on power lines at Kilchiaran, Isle of Islay

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Picture of Starlings sitting on three power lines overhead, seen on a November late afternoon
Starlings on power lines at Kilchiaran, Isle of Islay

Leaving from Kilchiaran to walk back to Port Charlotte on a November late afternoon I noticed these Starlings overhead, sitting on the power lines coming across the Rhinns of Islay.

Paps of Jura and Islay coastal rocks at dawn

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Picture of a view across a sea loch with a rocky shore to some distant mountains
Paps of Jura and Islay coastal rocks at dawn

A beautiful November dawn at Loch Indaal from the Loch Indaal path on the Rhinns of Islay. The Paps of Jura visible in the slightly hazy distance. In front of us the rocky shore of Loch Indaal, if you look closely you can also spot a Shag on the large rocks.

Loch Indaal lighthouse in the gloaming, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a lighthouse on a rocky shore in the last light of the gloaming
Loch Indaal lighthouse in the gloaming, Isle of Islay

A November evening on the Rhinns of Islay, standing on the rocky shore of Loch Indaal in the last light of the gloaming. In front of us the Loch Indaal lighthouse flashing, sending out its signal on the loch to keep passing seafarers safe.