Swallow preening at Gruinart (2), Isle of Islay

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Picture of a Swallow preening on a wooden fence
Swallow preening at Gruinart (2), Isle of Islay

Watched on the fence right outside of the south hide at Gruinart, a Swallow preening its feathers on an April afternoon. A bit closer than one I watched a few years ago.

Cow and calf nosing each other at Gruinart, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a cow and a calf standing nose to nose and sniffing each other
Cow and calf nosing each other at Gruinart, Isle of Islay

Having just arrived from another field at Gruinart a cow and a calf go nose to nose sniffing each other.

Lapwing vs Heron at Gruinart, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a Lapwing and a Heron in a mid air tussle
Lapwing vs Heron at Gruinart, Isle of Islay

Unfortunately the only usable picture I managed to get of it, a mid air tussle between a Lapwing and a Heron. I was taking pictures of another bird when out of the corner of my eye noticed a commotion. Quickly pivoted over and rushed to take pictures. As quick as it started it was already over.