A view over the reserve from the viewing platform at RSPB Gruinart in October 2013. Barnacle Geese in the thousands both on the ground and in the air.
Barnacle Geese on ground and in air at Gruinart, Isle of Islay
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Barnacle Geese swimming on Loch Indaal, Isle of Islay
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A view from October 2013, a fairly unusual view. Usually the Barnacle Geese can be seen feeding on the fields at Gruinart or elsewhere during the day after they arrived on Islay. They mainly come to Loch Indaal in the evening for the overnight roost, especially at low tide staying on the mudflats. Speaking with a local birder he thought this was because it was a full Moon at the time and they were feeding over night.
Geese arriving at Gruinart in the moonlight, Isle of Islay
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Very last daylight with the Moon taking over providing some light at Gruinart. Some Barnacle Geese are arriving for the roost overnight.