Geese passing the Opera House Rocks, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a number of Barnacle Geese flying high in the air over a landscape with a rock formationA bright, sunny and clear morning on Islay in October 2013. Barnacle Geese have been spooked near Kilchoman and are flying east, passing the ‘Opera House Rocks’ in this view.

Barnacle Geese at the Gruinart new hide, Isle of Islay

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Picture of Barnacle Geese landing near a bird hideA view from the old bird hide at RSPB Gruinart over to the new hide (both are in use). Some of the Barnacle Geese wintering on Islay are arriving for the roost in the evening.

Barnacle Geese near Sunderland Farm, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a number of Barnacle Geese in flight over a fieldBarnacle Geese in flight in some nice mild light near Sunderland Farm.