Barnacle Geese in a field at Gruinart, Isle of Islay

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Picture of Barnacle Geese in a field, a low dam behindGruinart is one of the main areas the Barnacle Geese come to during the winter to feed and for the overnight roost.

 

Barnacle Geese lifting off near Bridgend, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a flock of Barnacle Geese lifting off on the shore of a sea lochA noisy sight if you see it yourself, a large group of Barnacle Geese lifting off. These were near Bridgend at Loch Indaal.

 

Geese in the night sky, Isle of Islay

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Picture of geese in flight late in the eveningNot entirely sure what type of Geese, almost certainly either Barnacle Geese or Greenland White-fronted Geese. Taken against the failing light on an Islay evening.