November morning on Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a beach with the sun rising behind it
November morning on Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

A beautiful November morning (the last one of my visit in November 2018) on the west coast of Islay. The Sun is just rising over the crags, shining on the beautiful wide beach with its golden sand.

Back of a Hen Harrier, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a Hen Harrier seen from behind
Back of a Hen Harrier, Isle of Islay

Hen Harrier’s can be rather fast birds, gone past before you know it. Like this one, which I only managed to capture from behind after it had flown past the hide at Gruinart.

Rolling waves in Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of breaking waves rolling into a bay
Rolling waves in Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

Just a few waves rolling into Machir Bay on the west coast of Islay. Breaking as they reach the shore. Petering out as they complete their journey from the Atlantic.