Tag Archives: Gruinart

Barnacle Geese around the new/north hide at Gruinart, Isle of Islay

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Picture of Barnacle Geese flying above and sitting near a bird hide
Barnacle Geese around the new/north hide at Gruinart, Isle of Islay

Seen from the old/south hide, Barnacle Geese arriving for the evening roost around the new/north hide at Gruinart.

Birds passing the Moon, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a large flock of birds flying past the afternoon Moon
Birds passing the Moon, Isle of Islay

Seen from Gruinart on a November afternoon, a large number of birds (unfortunately I can’t remember what type) is flying past the Moon low in the sky.

Barnacle Goose coming in for landing, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a Barnacle Goose coming in for landing among other Barnacle Geese feeding on the ground
Barnacle Goose coming in for landing, Isle of Islay

Somewhere at Gruinart, I think looking north(ish) from the old/south hide. A single Barnacle Goose is coming in for landing among other Barnacle Geese already feeding on the ground.