October sunset with passing Geese, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a cloudy sunset with a small flock of Geese passingA colourful Islay sunset over Machir Bay in October 2009, seen from the top of the dunes near the Kilchoman military cemetery. A small flock of Barnacle Geese passing by.

 

Barnacle Geese and the Paps of Jura from Loch Indaal, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a view of Barnacle Geese both in flight and on the ground with the background of a coastal landscape with high mountains in the distanceA picture taken while standing out on the mudflats at the top of Loch Indaal at low tide. Barnacle Geese are resting along the shoreline, some on the mudflat, some on the grass along the shore. Others have taken flight, having been spooked elsewhere. The Paps of Jura towering over the scene in the background, also the John Francis Campbell Monument on the right.

 

Bowmore and Barnacle Geese at last light, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a coastal village at last light, Barnacle Geese can seen at their roost in frontA view over to Bowmore with the Round Church and the distillery from the top of Loch Indaal as night falls on Islay. Barnacle Geese can be seen on the mudflats, having arrived earlier for the roost at night.