Barnacle Geese in a sunny field, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a large number of Barnacle Geese feeding in a field bathed in evening sunlightA view from a beautiful sunny autumn afternoon on Islay. Barnacle Geese feeding on a field bathed in the mild afternoon sunshine. I can’t remember where exactly I took this picture, but I think it was somewhere between Sunderland and Rockside on the Kilchoman Road.

Evening clouds over Loch Indaal, Isle of Islay

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Picture of dark clouds at sunset over a sea loch, a flock of geese passingA dramatic Islay evening view from near the top of Loch Indaal. The approaching sunset illuminates the clouds. A ship anchored on the loch. A flock of Barnacle Geese is arriving for the evening roost.

Barnacle Geese and Cattle at Gruinart, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a large number of Barnacle Geese flying above a few grazing cowsThe cows don’t seem to be disturbed by the noise and impressive sight of the large number of Barnacle Geese occasionally flying up. May be they are used to them because of their annual Islay visits?