Great Skua / Bonxie chasing a Heron, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a Great Skua / Bonxie chasing a Heron, flying not far behind
Great Skua / Bonxie chasing a Heron, Isle of Islay

Watched near Ardnave Point, a Great Skua / Bonxie chasing a Heron. An aerial tussle followed shortly after.

Two mute swans at Craighouse, Isle of Jura

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Picture of two mute swans seen from above
Two mute swans at Craighouse, Isle of Jura

I’m not sure where exactly in Craighouse on Jura I saw them, but here are two mute swans in the Bay of Small Isles off the main village on Jura.

Swallow taking a dip at Gruinart, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a Swallow emerging from the water after trying to catch an insect
Swallow taking a dip at Gruinart, Isle of Islay

Not the clearest shot, but I was glad to have captured it in the first place: A Swallow emerging from the water after a low pass and briefly dipping into the water (I guess trying to catch an insect on the water).