Seen from the new/north hide at Gruinart, a large number of Barnacle Geese in flight. This view only shows a small section of the sky on a November afternoon on Islay.
Barnacle Geese, lots of, Isle of Islay
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Approaching Whooper Swan, Isle of Islay
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A majestic Whooper Swan flying towards the bird hide at Gruinart for a very close pass. I don’t know how big this one was, but typically they have a wingspan of about 200-250cm / 7-8ft. Taken in November 2018
Four Barnacle Geese in the November afternoon light, Isle of Islay
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Seen from the old/south hide at Gruinart, four of the tens of thousands of Barnacle Geese visiting Islay over the winter. Here seen in some mild November afternoon light.