Saligo Bay sunset from between the dunes, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a sunset over a bay with a beach, seen through some high dunes
Saligo Bay sunset from between the dunes, Isle of Islay

A beautiful June evening on the west coast of Islay, a view of the sunset from between the dunes at the southern end of Saligo Bay.

Low flying Swallow at Gruinart, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a Swallow flying low over some water, reeds in the background
Low flying Swallow at Gruinart, Isle of Islay

Spotted from the old/south RSPB hide at Gruinart, a Swallow is flying low over the water just outside the hide, hunting for insects.

Male Hen Harrier on the hunt, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a male Hen Harrier in flight, seen from the side below
Male Hen Harrier on the hunt, Isle of Islay

Always a fascinating sight, a Hen Harrier on Islay. This one I watched at Gruinart on the hunt. It tried to get to some pheasant chicks, but their mother wasn’t having any of it and fought off the Hen Harrier (unfortunately I didn’t get any pictures of that brief fight).