Barnacle Geese flying past a cottage at Loch Gruinart, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a large number of Barnacle Geese flying past a cottage at the top of a sea loch
Barnacle Geese flying past a cottage at Loch Gruinart, Isle of Islay

A mid October afternoon on the RSPB Loch Gruinart reserve, the early arrivals of the Barnacle Geese had been spooked and were flying past a cottage near the top of the loch.

Bunnahabhain distillery in October 2021, Isle of Islay

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Picture of Bunnahabhain distillery on a cloudy day in October 2021, seen from slip north of the distillery
Bunnahabhain distillery in October 2021, Isle of Islay

A view of Bunnahabhain distillery in October 2021 from the slip just north of the distillery. The new visitor centre in the foreground, with a great balcony offering stunning views over the Sound of Islay. The new biomass plant under construction in the background on the right.

Sunset reflections on Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

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Picture of clouds reflecting on a wet sandy beach at sunset
Sunset reflections on Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

An October evening on the west coast of Islay, not long before sunset. The clouds and the sunlight are reflecting in the water on the wet sand of the beach while waves wash around the remains of the wreck