Swallow preening at Gruinart, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a Swallow preening on a small prickly branch
Swallow preening at Gruinart, Isle of Islay

Watched from the “old” hide (south hide) at Gruinart, one of the summer visitors to Islay preening its feathers before flying on to catch insects.

Lots of Barnacle Geese over fields at Gruinart, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a large number of Barnacle Geese flying above some fields
Lots of Barnacle Geese over fields at Gruinart, Isle of Islay

While there are a good number of birds in this picture they still only represent a tiny fraction of the winter visitors to Islay. Barnacle Geese taking off at Gruinart after being spooked by something.

Driftwood in the smooth sand of Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a large piece of driftwood partially buried in the some smooth sand on a beach
Driftwood in the smooth sand of Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

A sunny November morning on the west coast of Islay, a large chunk of driftwood partially embedded in the smooth sand of Kilchoman beach.