Another look at the Great Skua / Bonxie vs Heron aerial tussle near Ardnave Point in the north of Islay. The Heron almost upside down, fighting off the Great Skua / Bonxie.
Great Skua / Bonxie vs Heron (2), Isle of Islay
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Great Skua / Bonxie vs Heron (1), Isle of Islay
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During a walk around Ardnave I was given an unexpected show at Ardnave Point: A Great Skua / Bonxie decided to have a go at a Heron. The attack only lasted about a minute and I’m not sure if it was successful, but it was amazing to see.
Saligo River flowing into Saligo Bay panorama, Isle of Islay
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A beautiful June early evening, the evening of the summer solstice to be precise. In some beautiful mild sunshine Saligo River is flowing over the beach into Saligo Bay, into the Atlantic.