Barnacle Geese arriving at Gruinart in the evening, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a large number of Barnacle Geese against an evening skyAn Islay evening view at Gruinart, around sunset. Large numbers of Barnacle Geese are arriving from other parts of the island for their overnight roost, the clouds providing a dramatic background.

Rooks resting on telephone wires, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a number of Rooks sitting on telephone lines, also some geese in the backgroundA view from a morning at Kilchoman, a group of Rooks sitting on the telephone line along the road. Also some Barnacle Geese in the background.

Barnacle Geese (lots of) in flight, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a large number of Barnacle Geese in flightA view of the sky at Gruinart in mid October 2013. At times it was full with Barnacle Geese in flight, spooked by something (possibly an Eagle which was seen in the area many times) they all set off. An amazing sight and sound.