Beach and dunes on the way to Ardnave Point, Isle of Islay

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Beach and dunes on the way to Ardnave Point, Isle of Islay

A view on the way from Ardnave along Loch Gruinart to Ardnave Point in the north west of Islay. Colonsay visible in the distance.

Seal near Ardnave Point, Isle of Islay

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Seal near Ardnave Point, Isle of Islay

Ardnave is one of the best places on Islay to spot/watch seals (other good places include Portnahaven and the south coast past Ardbeg). This one was watching me watching it near Ardnave Point on a nice June afternoon.

Great Skua / Bonxie in flight, Isle of Islay

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Great Skua / Bonxie in flight, Isle of Islay

A Great Skua / Bonxie near Ardnave Point in the north of Islay.