Heron in flight in the Gruinart evening light, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a Heron flying low over a flooded field in some mild evening sunshine
Heron in flight in the Gruinart evening light, Isle of Islay

A beautiful October evening at RSPB Gruinart on Islay, a Heron flying low over the flooded fields outside of the birdwatching hide.

Morning clouds over grazing sheep at Kilchoman, Isle of Islay

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Picture of sheep grazing in some mild morning light under a variety of clouds, three mountains in the distance
Morning clouds over grazing sheep at Kilchoman, Isle of Islay

An October morning at Kilchoman in the west of Islay. Looking east towards the distant Paps of Jura we can see a few sheep grazing under various interesting clouds in the mild morning light. If you look carefully you can also just spot Kilchoman distillery towards the left.

Rocks, sand and waves at southern Saligo Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a coastal scene with rocks, some sand and plenty waves at the end of a bay
Rocks, sand and waves at southern Saligo Bay, Isle of Islay

A view from the southern end of Saligo Bay on the west coast of Islay. Waves are rolling into the bay, breaking as they reach the shore with its mixture of rocks and sand.